2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER transmission

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When trouble arises
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicl e with a wheel-lift type truck
from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in
good conditions. ( →P. 576, 577)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. ( →P. 576, 577)
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system (AWD mod-
els) and transmission. (→P. 217)

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(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.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressureA buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system cannot be used as the
vehicle speed is lower than approximately 32
mph (50 km/h)
→ Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system cannot be used due to
the vehicle speed being too high
→Slow down.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

6579-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: 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): 12.3 V or More
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(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-FKS) engine
2WD models:
8.0 qt. (7.58 L, 6.7 Imp. qt.)
AWD models:
8.0 qt. (7.58 L, 6.7 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.

6749-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

715Alphabetical index
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Alarm .......................................... 82Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer............. 581, 591
All-wheel drive system ............ 330
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 141
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Armrest ..................................... 478
Assist grips .............................. 479
Audio input............................... 355
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 235
Automatic transmission.......... 227 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
AUX port ................................... 355
Auxiliary boxes ................ 465, 468 Back door ................................ 123
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Battery ...................................... 527
Battery checking ................... 527
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 638
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 339
Bluetooth
®
Entune Audio ................ 396, 397
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 384
Bottle holders .......................... 462
Brake Fluid ...................................... 659
Parking brake ....................... 234
Warning light......................... 581
Brake assist ............................. 331
Break-in tips ............................ 187
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 321
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 324
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SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 237
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 239
Camera sensor ..................... 256
Inside rear view mirror .......... 169
Intuitive parking assist
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 275
Radar sensor ........................ 256
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 246
Shift lever ................................. 227
Automatic transmission......... 227
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 231
S mode ................................. 229
Shift lock system ..................... 231
Shopping bag hooks ............... 467
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Side mirrors ............................. 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Side table.................................. 480
Side turn signal lights ............. 233
Replacing light bulbs............. 569
Turn signal lever ................... 233 Smart key system .................... 141
Antenna location ................... 141
Entry functions ...................... 115
Starting the engine ............... 221
Warning message................. 605
Snow mode .............................. 228
Snow tires ................................ 342
Spare tire .................................. 608 Inflation pressure .................. 660
Storage location.................... 609
Spark plug ................................ 656
Specifications .......................... 650
Speedometer.............................. 92
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 219, 224
Steering lock system warning message ............... 605
Steering wheel ......................... 166 Adjustment............................ 166
Audio switches...................... 354
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Stop & Start system ................ 297 Replacing battery.................. 642
Warning light......................... 583
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Storage feature ........................ 460
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
Sun visors ................................ 469
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 180
Rear ...................................... 477
Roof ...................................... 177
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”