2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER automatic transmission fluid

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 556
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ S mode
●2.7L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine: when the shift range is “5” or lower,
holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to “6”.
● 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) engine: when the shift range is “4” or lower, holding
the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to “5”.
● To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range before engine speed becomes too
high.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S mode driving position cancels the function.)
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.2 gal. (8.3
L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
*3
*4
(On the center
panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (vehicles without
multi-information display) Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and shift the shift
lever to P.
If the light does not go off,
contact your Toyota dealer.

582 6-1. Specifications
Rear differential (4WD models)
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Toyota dealer.
Oil capacity 1.0 qt. (0.9 L, 0.8 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90
Fluid capacity* 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
2WD models:
9.3 qt. (8.8 L, 7.7 Imp. qt.)
4WD models:
9.5 qt. (9.0 L, 7.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.

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What to do if...
P. 531
or
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 5 2 9P. 529
P. 5 2 9
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Electric power steering
warning lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Slip indicator
light
A warning message is
displayedP. 539If a warning message is displayed