2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER brake fluid

5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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.

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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. 304)
(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 message 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 message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed ( P. 496)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

6479-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
*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 limit0.04 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)

701Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 301
Function ................................ 301
Warning light ......................... 570
Armrest ..................................... 467
Assist grips .............................. 468
Audio input............................... 344
Audio system ........................... 340
Audio input ............................ 344
AUX port/USB port ............................. 344
CD player .............................. 358
iPod....................................... 364
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 358
Optimal use........................... 355
Portable music player ........... 372
Radio .................................... 356
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 343
USB memory ........................ 368
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Automatic light control system .................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 234 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
S mode ................................. 236
AUX port ................................... 344
Auxiliary boxes ................ 455, 458 Back door ................................ 127
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Battery ...................................... 516
Battery checking ................... 516
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 627
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 326
Warning light......................... 569
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....... ................. 385
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 373
Bottle holders .......................... 452
Brake Fluid ...................................... 647
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 569
Brake assist ............................. 301
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 320
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 323
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705Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Engine....................................... 641“ACC” position ...................... 225
ACCESSORY mode ............. 229
Compartment ........................ 508
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 505
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 640
If the engine will not start ...... 621
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 632
Engine coolant ......................... 513
Capacity ................................ 644
Checking ............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 326
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 510 Capacity ................................ 642
Checking ............................... 510
Oil pressure warning light ..... 569
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 585
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 326
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 301
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 302
Function ................................ 302
Warning light ......................... 570
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 596
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 645
Brake .................................... 647
Washer ................................. 519
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 651
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 432
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 448
Wattage ................................ 651
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 651
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 426
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 449 Wattage ................................ 651
Front seats ............................... 154 Adjustment............................ 154
Cleaning ............................... 492
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 167
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 446F