
6459-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 F
(20 C): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
2WD models:
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
AWD models:
7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.

6639-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

711Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 538
Fuses .................................... 541
Light bulbs ............................ 545
Tires ...................................... 596
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 538
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 680
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 496
Roof rails .................................. 204
Safety Connect ........................ 477
Seat belt reminder light........... 571
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 35
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 69
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 493
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 35
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 571
Seat belt extender................... 36
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 34
SRS warning light ................. 570 Seat heaters ............................. 446
Seat position memory ............. 163
Seat ventilators........................ 446
Seating capacity ...................... 206
Seats ................................. 154, 156
Adjustment.................... 154, 156
Adjustment precautions................. 155, 162
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 65
Cleaning ............................... 493
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 167
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 446
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 243
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 251
Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 283
Radar sensor ........ 277, 310, 319
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 255
Shift lever ................................. 234
Automatic transmission ........ 234
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 623
S mode ................................. 236
Shift lock system ..................... 623
Shopping bag hooks ............... 457
Side airbags ............................... 41
S
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 569
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 570
Key reminder ........................ 592
Open back door .................... 571
Open door ............................. 571
Open glass hatch .................. 571
Open moon roof .................... 571
Seat belt reminder ................ 571
Warning lights............................ 87 ABS....................................... 570
Brake system ....... ................. 569
Charging system ................... 569
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 570
Low engine oil pressure ........ 569
Low fuel level ........................ 571
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 569
Master warning light.............. 571
Open back door .................... 571
Open door ............................. 571
Open glass hatch .................. 571
Open moon roof .................... 571
Pre-collision system .............. 570
Seat belt reminder light ......... 571
Slip indicator ......................... 570
SRS ...................................... 570
Tire pressure......................... 571 Warning messages.................. 578
Washer ............................. 253, 257
Checking............................... 519
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 326
Switch ........................... 253, 257
Washing and waxing ............... 488
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 638
Wheels ...................................... 534 Replacing.............................. 534
Size....................................... 648
Window glasses ...................... 177
Window lock switch ................ 178
Windows................................... 177 Power windows..................... 177
Rear window defogger ..................... 428, 434
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 428, 435
Windshield wipers ........... 253, 257
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 253
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 254
Winter driving tips ................... 326
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 113Battery-saving function ......... 148
Locking/Unlocking ........ 120, 128
Replacing the battery............ 538
WMA disc ................................. 358
W
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”