2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID fuel type

17Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 641
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 642
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 631
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 579
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Daytime running lights
*/parking lights*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Front fog lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 329
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 545, Watts: P. 649)
*: If equipped
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1032. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Switches the trip information.
Outside temperature
Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. (→P. 233)
Meter panel lights control button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Gauge and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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1944-1. Before driving
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type par king brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 641)
■ Brake actuator
The brake actuator uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power-assist
the brakes. If the brake actuator fails during driving, the brake system warn-
ing light comes on and the buzzer sounds intermittently. In this case, the
brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake
pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop
your vehicle and contact your Toyota dealer.
In the following conditions, you may hear a sound in the engine compartment.
This is not a malfunction.
● The driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system turned off.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off.
● After the hybrid system is turned on.
● The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly with the hybrid system turned on.
● After the hybrid system is turned off.
The brake pedal may be hard to depress or the brake pedal stroke may be
short before turning the hybrid system on. This is not a malfunction.
■ When braking the vehicle
When applying brakes, you may hear a sound coming from the motor gener-
ator.
However, this does not indicate any trouble.

2424-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●Type A: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime
driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid
system is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch
off or in the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate dimmer than the headlight.) Day-
time running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Type B: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime
driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid
system is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch
off or in the “AUTO” position. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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4-4. Refueling
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
→P. 650
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which
requires a reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle

6218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( →P. 624)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (→P. 9 1 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. (→ P. 622)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 626)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(→ P. 517)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follo wing and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 225)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

6419-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65.0 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output123 kW
Maximum torque247 ft•lbf (335 N•m, 34.2 kgf•m)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output50 kW
Maximum torque103 ft•lbf (139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Vol t a ge9.6 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity30 modules
Overall voltage288 V

6529-1. Specifications
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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.