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17Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 540
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 319
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 490
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Front fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 295
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 438, Watts: P. 543)
*: If equipped
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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4396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
6
Maintenance and care
■Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Headlight high beam/day-
time running light
Headlight low beam
Front fog lightFront turn signal light/parking
light
Front side marker light1
2
3
4
5
Tail light
Stop/tail light and rear side
marker light
Rear turn signal lightBack-up light
License plate lights1
2
3
4
5
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4406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Headlight low beams
For the right side only:
Remove the washer fluid
tank opening.
For the left side only:
Remove the fuse box.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
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4416-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
6
Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
For the right side only: Install the washer fluid tank.
For the left side only: Install the fuse box.
4
5
6
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4426-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Headlight high beams/
daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
1
2
3
4
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4516-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
6
Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Daytime running lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal, daytime running lights (LED type), high mounted stop-
light and outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burns out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light
replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
P. 437
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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5438-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side maker lights 5D
Front fog lights 19 E
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 16 D
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
21/5 D
Tail lights 5D
License plate lights 5D
Interior Vanity lights
1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights
8D
Front door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light Type A
Type B
5D
F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: H16 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs
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598Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Front personal lights ............... 342Wattage ................................ 543
Front seats ............................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Cleaning................................ 386
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 169
Seat heaters ......................... 339
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 339
Front side marker lights.......... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights ........... 242 Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel ........................................... 261 Capacity ................................ 535
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 544
Refueling............................... 261
Type ...................................... 535
Warning light ......................... 463
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ..................... 107, 113
Current fuel consumption ............... 107, 113
Fuel filler door.......................... 261 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 264
Refueling............................... 261
Fuses ........................................ 434
Garage door opener ................ 363
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 144
Glove box ................................. 345
Grocery bag hooks .................. 351 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 169
Headlights ................................ 244 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 248
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 328
Heated steering wheel .......... 339
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 330
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 335
Seat heaters ......................... 339
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 295
Hood ......................................... 399 Open ..................................... 399
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 351
Coat hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 351
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 173
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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