2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER brake fluid

5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning
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.

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Monochrome display
Color displayIndicates that the accelerator and brake pedal
are being depressed simultaneously
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.9
gal. (10.7 L, 2.4 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys-
tem has been deactivated
Turn the TRAC on. ( P. 301)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the maintenance data has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the maintenance data has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
maintenance data has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the maintenance data after the
maintenance is performed ( P. 491)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

6419-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depre ssed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,
31 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.4 in. (85 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining
wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*28 
11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

695Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Armrest ..................................... 463
Assist grips .............................. 464
Audio input............................... 342
Audio system ........................... 338
Audio input ............................ 342
AUX port/USB port ............................. 342
CD player .............................. 356
iPod....................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 356
Optimal use........................... 353
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 354
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 341
USB memory ........................ 366
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Automatic light control system .................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 234 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 617
S mode ................................. 236
AUX port ................................... 342
Auxiliary boxes ................ 451, 454 Back door ................................ 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Battery ...................................... 511
Battery checking ................... 511
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 621
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Warning light......................... 563
Bluetooth
®
Audio system .................. ...... 383
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 371
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake Fluid ...................................... 641
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 563
Brake assist ............................. 298
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 313 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 317
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 320
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699Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Engine....................................... 635“ACC” position ...................... 225
ACCESSORY mode ............. 229
Compartment ........................ 503
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 500
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 634
If the engine will not start ...... 615
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 626
Engine coolant ......................... 508
Capacity ................................ 638
Checking ............................... 508
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 505 Capacity ................................ 636
Checking ............................... 505
Oil pressure warning light ..... 563
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 579
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 299
Function ................................ 299
Warning light ......................... 564
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 590
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 639
Brake .................................... 641
Washer ................................. 514
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 428
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 444
Wattage ................................ 645
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 422
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 445 Wattage ................................ 645
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 487
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 442F