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5077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*2
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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9Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 632
Fuel information ................ 646
Tire information ................. 649
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 662
Items to initialize ............... 672
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
9-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: With a seating capacity of 7 occupants
*3: With a seating capacity of 8 occupants
*4: Without a towing package
*5: With a towing package
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length191.1 in. (4855 mm)
Overall width75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height*1
Without roof antenna
68.1 in. (1730 mm)
With roof antenna
70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread 64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Rear tread 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage)1385 lb. (625 kg)*2
1455 lb. (660 kg)*3
Trailer Weight Rating
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE)
engine
1500 lb. (680 kg)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
2000 lb. (900 kg)
*4
5000 lb. (2000 kg)*5
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6369-1. Specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill reference
*)
With filter
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
Without filter2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature
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710Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 563
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ................................ 564
Key reminder ........................ 586
Open back door .................... 565
Open door ............................. 565
Open glass hatch .................. 565
Open moon roof .................... 565
Seat belt reminder ................ 565
Warning lights............................ 89 ABS....................................... 564
Brake system ........................ 563
Charging system ................... 563
Electric power steering system ................................ 564
Low engine oil pressure ........ 563
Low fuel level ........................ 565
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 563
Master warning light.............. 565
Open back door .................... 565
Open door ............................. 565
Open glass hatch .................. 565
Open moon roof .................... 565
Pre-collision system .............. 564
Seat belt reminder light ......... 565
Slip indicator ......................... 564
SRS ...................................... 564
Tire pressure......................... 565 Warning messages.................. 572
Washer ............................. 253, 255
Checking............................... 514
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ........................... 253, 255
Washing and waxing ............... 484
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 632
Wheels ...................................... 528 Replacing.............................. 528
Size....................................... 642
Window glasses ...................... 178
Window lock switch ................ 179
Windows................................... 178 Power windows..................... 178
Rear window defogger ..................... 424, 430
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 424, 431
Windshield wipers ........... 253, 255 Intermittent wiper .................. 253
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 115Battery-saving function ......... 149
Locking/Unlocking ........ 122, 130
Replacing the battery............ 532
WMA disc ................................. 356
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