
5418-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)■
Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

5428-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

5508-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

593Alphabetical index
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 512
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you think something is wrong.................................. 456
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 525
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 452
If your vehicle overheats ....... 521
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 530 Accessory mode ................... 230
Compartment ........................ 399
Hood ..................................... 396
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 530
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 510
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 521
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 403
Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 400
Capacity................................ 532
Checking............................... 400
Oil pressure warning light ..... 457
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 474
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 291
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 292 Function ................................ 292
Warning light......................... 458
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 486
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 535
Hybrid transmission .............. 535
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 326
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 339
Wattage ................................ 539
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
F

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Hybrid system ............................ 81Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 117
EV drive mode ...................... 235
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 105
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 314
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 510
Overheating .......................... 521
Power (ignition) switch .......... 229
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 84
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 105
Hybrid transmission ................ 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 512
S mode ................................. 239
I/M test ...................................... 393
Identification ............................ 529 Engine................................... 530
Vehicle .................................. 529
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 229
Illuminated entry system ........ 341
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators ................................. 101
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 387
Moon roof.............................. 185
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door ................... 139
Power windows ..................... 181
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 414 Inside rear view mirror ............ 175
Interior lights ........................... 339
Switch ................................... 340
Wattage ................................ 539
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack
Positioning the jack............... 398
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 487
Jack handle .............................. 487
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door................... 138
Power window ...................... 180
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote
control ........................ 129, 135
Keys .......................................... 124
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 124
Engine switch ....................... 229
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 513
If you lose your keys ............. 125
Key number plate ................. 124
Keyless entry ........................ 128
Mechanical key ..................... 125
Power switch ........................ 229
Replacing the battery............ 428
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control key...................................... 124
Knee airbags .............................. 41
I
J
K
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Multi-information display (with color display) ............... 111
Audio system-linked.............. 111
Driving information ................ 113
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 269
Energy monitor ..................... 117
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 284
Navigation system-linked ...... 111
Settings display..................... 114
Switching the display ............ 112
Warning message ................. 466
Multi-information display
(with monochrome display) Driving information ................ 107
Settings display..................... 109
Warning message ................. 466
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 103
Oil Engine oil .............................. 532
Opener Back door.............................. 135
Fuel filler door ....................... 261
Glass hatch ........................... 144
Hood ..................................... 396
Outer foot lights....................... 339
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 177
Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 304
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 328 Outside temperature
display.................................... 353
Overheating, Hybrid system... 521
Panoramic moon roof ............. 187 Jam protection function ........ 189
Operation .............................. 187
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 243 Operation .............................. 243
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 472
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 472
Parking lights........................... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Wattage ................................ 539
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 297 Function ................................ 297
PCS OFF switch ................... 298
Warning light......................... 458
Personal lights......................... 340 Wattage ................................ 539
Power back door ..................... 134
Power control unit ..................... 85
Power control unit coolant ..... 403 Capacity................................ 534
Checking............................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Power outlets ........................... 354
Power steering (Electric power steering) ...... 292 Warning light......................... 458
Power switch ........................... 229
N
O
P
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

602Alphabetical index
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USB port*
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 320
Vanity lights ............................. 351Wattage ................................ 539
Vanity mirrors .......................... 351
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)....... 292
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) .............. 292
Vehicle identification number ................................... 529
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 291
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 337
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 291
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 457
Downshifting ......................... 240
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 458
Key reminder ........................ 482
Open back door .................... 459
Open door ............................. 459
Open glass hatch .................. 459
Open moon roof .................... 459
Seat belt reminder ................ 459 Warning lights ........................... 99
ABS ...................................... 458
Brake system ....... ................. 457
Charging system................... 457
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 458
Low engine oil pressure........ 457
Low fuel level ........................ 459
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 457
Master warning light ............. 459
Open back door .................... 459
Open door............................. 459
Open glass hatch.................. 459
Open moon roof.................... 459
Pre-collision system.............. 458
Seat belt reminder light......... 459
Slip indicator ......................... 458
SRS ...................................... 458
Tire pressure ........................ 459
Warning messages.................. 466
Washer ............................. 255, 257
Checking............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Switch ........................... 255, 257
Washing and waxing ............... 380
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 210
Load limits ............................ 210
Weights................................. 528
Wheels ...................................... 424 Replacing.............................. 424
Size....................................... 536
Window glasses ...................... 179
Window lock switch ................ 180
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 396 P. 261
Hood lock release leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 396 P. 261 P. 536
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.1 gal. (65.0 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 259, 531
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 3 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 532
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 532