2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER towing

6278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Fully depress the secondary
latch (A) and install the bracket
(B) to the hoist assembly (C).
Lay the tire on the ground with
the outer surface (valve stem)
facing up.
When stowing the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly is
placed perpendicular to the
wheel opening.
Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the spare tire
clamp bolt by turning it clockwise un til the tire is in the correct posi-
tion and two clicks are heard as the jack handle skips.4
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Va l v e s t e m
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6318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( →P. 533)
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caug ht between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire clam p bolt to hold the spare wheel car-
rier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire location. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the spare tire carrier. Proper storage redu ces the possibility
of injury in a collision or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and the spare tire replaced with it as soon as
possible.

6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Proper storage of the spare tire
●Do not attempt to turn the spare tire clamp bolt without a tire on the
hoist assembly, as doing so may cause the wire cable to slip off of the
shaft inside the unit and the wire cable may not be able to be raised or
lowered. If the spare tire clamp bolt has been turned without a tire on
the hoist assembly and the wire cable cannot be raised or lowered,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●If the hoist assembly is slanted when
stowing a tire, the hoist assembly may
become stuck in the wheel opening
and the tire may not be raised prop-
erly, causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.

6488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

6569-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity
(Reference)
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(1AR-FE)
engine10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-
FE) engine
Without towing package
12.3 qt. (11.6 L, 10.2 Imp. qt.)
With towing package
12.6 qt. (11.9 L, 10.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
DENSO SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
0.043 in.(1.1 mm)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

717Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 120
Cleaning ........................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Clock ......................................... 471
Coat hooks ............................... 479
Compass .................................. 494
Condenser ................................ 525
Console box ............................. 461
Conversation mirror ................ 470
Cooling system ........................ 524 Engine overheating ............... 644
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 680 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 337
Daytime running light system.................................... 236
Deck board ............................... 468
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear window ................. 438, 444
Windshield .................... 437, 444
Dimensions .............................. 650
Dinghy towing.......................... 217
Display Drive information .................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 279
Multi-information display .................................. 95
Warning message ................ 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 514
Door lock Doors .................................... 115
Smart key system ................. 115
Wireless remote control ........ 116D

729Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ................................ 92
Tail lights .................................. 235Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Talk switch ............................... 429
Telephone switches ................ 410
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 80
Tire inflation pressure ............. 542 Maintenance data ................. 660
Warning light ......................... 584
Tire information ....................... 667 Glossary................................ 674
Size ....................................... 670
Tire identification number ..... 669
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 672
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 533
Function ................................ 533
Initializing .............................. 533
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 533
Registering ID codes ............ 535
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 534
Warning light ......................... 584 Tires .......................................... 531
Chains .................................. 341
Checking............................... 531
If you have a flat tire ............. 608
Inflation pressure .................. 660
Information............................ 667
Replacing.............................. 608
Rotating tires ........................ 532
Size....................................... 660
Snow tires ............................. 342
Spare tire .............................. 608
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 533
Warning light......................... 584
Tools ......................................... 609
Top tether strap ......................... 75
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 217
Emergency towing ................ 575
Trailer towing ........................ 201
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 254 Automatic High Beam ........... 239
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 275
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 261
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 331
Traction Control
(TRAC).................................... 331
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”

730Alphabetical index
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Trailer sway control................. 331
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission ........................... 227Automatic transmission......... 227
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
Turn signal lights..................... 233
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Wattage ................................ 663
USB charging ports ................. 475
USB port ................................... 355
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 343
Valet key ................................... 108
Vanity lights ............................. 469 Wattage ................................ 663
Vanity mirrors .......................... 469
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 651
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 331
Voice command system
*....... 429
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 331 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 581
Downshifting ......................... 230
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 582
Key reminder ........................ 604
Parking brake ....................... 582
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 583
Seat belt reminder ................ 582
Warning lights ........................... 87
ABS ...................................... 581
Brake system ....... ................. 581
Electric power steering
system .......... ...................... 582
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 583
Low fuel level ........................ 582
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 581
Master warning light ............. 584
Parking brake ....................... 582
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 583
Seat belt reminder light......... 582
Slip indicator ......................... 582
SRS ...................................... 581
Stop & Start cancel indicator .................. 583
Tire pressure ........................ 584
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