2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 54
Back door ............................. 60
Glass hatch .......................... 70
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 74
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 85
Seat belts ............................. 88
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 98
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 101
Moon roof ........................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 116
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 120
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 121
SRS airbags ....................... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 135
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 147
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 174
Automatic transmission ...... 177
Turn signal lever ................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
Horn .................................... 184
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 185
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 187
Multi-information display ..... 191
1Before driving
2When driving

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 440
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 443
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 446
General maintenance.......... 449
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 452
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 453
Hood ................................... 457
Positioning a floor jack ........ 459
Engine compartment ........... 463
Tires .................................... 478
Tire inflation pressure ......... 487
Wheels ................................ 490
Air conditioning filter............ 493
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 496
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 499
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 518
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 519
If you think something is wrong ............................ 526
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 527
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 528
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 539
If you have a flat tire ........... 540
If the engine will not start.... 554
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 556
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 557
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 558
If the battery is discharged........................ 560
If your vehicle overheats .... 564
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 569
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 572
Fuel information ................. 587
Tire information .................. 590
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 602
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 606
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 608
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 609
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 611 Abbreviation list ........................ 622
Alphabetical index .................... 624
What to do if... .......................... 633
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 478
P. 540
P. 584
P. 590
: If equipped
Back door P. 60
Side doors P. 54
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 200
Rear window wiper P. 212
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 289
P. 70
License plate lights P. 200
Rear turn signal lights P. 182
Fuel filler door P. 109

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Rear view monitor system 
Multi-information display
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Clock

P. 219
P. 191
P. 414
Gauges and
meters
P. 185
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 94
Glove box P. 400
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch

P. 62
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 480
Parking brake pedal P. 183
Hood release lever P. 457
Auxiliary box P. 408
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 170
Fog light switch 
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 206
P. 200
P. 182
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 208
P. 212
Horn
P. 184Floor mat P. 423
Fuel filler door opener P. 109

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 35
Wireless remote control ..... 48
Side doors .......................... 54
Back door ........................... 60
Glass hatch ........................ 70
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 74
Rear seats.......................... 77
Head restraints................... 85
Seat belts ........................... 88
Steering wheel ................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 98 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 101
Moon roof ......................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 113
Alarm................................ 116
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 120
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 121
SRS airbags ..................... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 135
Child restraint systems..... 142
Installing child restraints ........................ 147