2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER service

R
egular maintenance is essential to
obtaining the highest level of
performance from your Toyota. It
can also increase your vehicle’s resale
value. This booklet presents Toyota’s
maintenance recommendations in
convenient checklists, so you can easily
see what type of maintenance your vehicle
needs and document that the work was
performed.
To ensure that your vehicle receives
first-quality service and parts, Toyota
recommends having maintenance
performed by an authorized Toyota
dealership. Toyota dealership technicians
are experts on Toyota vehicles, and they
use Genuine Toyota Parts designed to your
vehicle’s exact specifications. When you
go to a Toyota dealership, you can be
confident that they will use Genuine Toyota
parts and have Toyota-trained technicians.
Miles or Months?
Toyota recommends obtaining scheduled
maintenance for your vehicle every
5,000 miles or six months, whichever
comes first.
For example:
•If you drive 5,000 miles in less than six
months, you should obtain maintenance
at5,000 miles- don’t wait until six
months.
•If at six months you have driven less
than 5,000 miles, you should obtain
maintenance atsix months- don’t wait
until 5,000 miles.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage so
that you obtain maintenance when
recommended. If you are a low-mileage
driver, mark your calendar to remind
yourself to obtain maintenance every six
months.
Documenting Your Investment
To help you verify that you’ve invested in
proper maintenance, each maintenance
checklist includes space for your Toyota
dealership to certify that you obtained
Genuine Toyota Service for your vehicle.
The dealership may mark the dealer
service verification area with the following
stamp (which may be customized with the
dealership’s name):
Using the Maintenance Log Charts
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Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items,
the maintenance log indicates services that
should be performed on vehicles that are
driven under especially demanding
conditions. These “special operating
conditions” and their required maintenance
items are clearly indicated in each chart.
NOTE:
You should perform these additional
maintenance services only if the
majorityof your driving is done under
the special operating conditions
indicated. If you only occasionallydrive
under these circumstances, it is not
necessary to perform the additional
services.
Engine Oil Selection
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
the specific oil viscosity rating
recommended for your vehicle/engine
type.
Additional Maintenance
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Toyota requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures are
explained in the “Maintenance and Care”
section of the
Owner’s Manual. Be sure to
perform these procedures regularly to
ensure the most trouble-free operation of
your vehicle.
SuperChrome and Alloy Wheel
Care
If you purchased genuine Toyota
accessory SuperChrome or Aluminum
Alloy Wheels, follow these cleaning
guidelines to maintain the appearance of
your wheels:
•If wheels are hot, wait for them to cool
before washing.
•Use a soft sponge or cotton cloth to
apply the same mild car-wash soap as
used for the vehicle body. Quickly rinse
off with water. Use a soft cloth to apply
the same car wax as used for the
vehicle body.
•DO NOT USE: Any kind of chemical
based cleaners, alcohol, solvents,
gasoline, steam cleaners, scouring
pads, wire brushes, or coarse abrasives
to clean your wheels.
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5,000 miles or 6 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent
(2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only)

Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs

Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsRe-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading6:Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
10,000 miles or 12 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent
(2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only)

Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter
2

Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs

Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsRe-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading6:Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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15,000 miles or 18 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent (2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only )
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Re-torque
propeller shaft bolt (4WD)

Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs

NOTE:If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at the last oil change, replace engine oil and oil
filter.2
Inspect the following:_ Ball joints and dust covers
_ Brake lines and hoses
_ Drive shaft boots
_ Engine coolant
5
_ Exhaust pipes and mountings _ Radiator and condenser
_ Rear differential oil (4WD)
_ Steering gear
_ Steering linkage and boots
_ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading6:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Replace rear differential oil (4WD)Replace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Inspect sealed transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials for signs of leakage. If any leakage from a sealed
component is suspected, it is recommended that you have the sealed component inspected by a Toyota dealer. Inspect
power steering fluid (if equipped) and brake fluid level/condition. Inspect engine and inverter (if equipped) coolant
level/condition/freezing point. Your dealer may recommend services (Dealer-Recommended Maintenance) based on
inspection results.
2Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
3Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
6Not all vehicles are designed for towing. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
Maintenance Log
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20,000 miles or 24 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent (
2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only
)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter
2

Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs

Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsRe-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading7:Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
25,000 miles or 30 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent (
2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only
)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs

NOTE:If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at
the last oil change, replace engine oil
and oil filter.
2
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsRe-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading7:Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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30,000 miles or 36 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (
2GR-FKS engine AND Hawaii or
Puerto Rico only
)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat Inspect
and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter
2

Rotate tires

Inspect the following:_ Automatic transmission for signs of
leakage
_ Ball joints and dust covers
_ Brake lines and hoses
_ Brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
5
_ Drive shaft boots
_ Engine coolant6
_ Exhaust pipes and mountings _ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank
band and fuel tank vapor vent system
hoses
_ Fuel tank cap gasket
_ Radiator and condenser
_ Rear differential oil (4WD)
_ Steering gear
_ Steering linkage and boots
_ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading7:Replace rear differential oil (4WD)Replace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Inspect sealed transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials for signs of leakage. If any leakage from a sealed
component is suspected, it is recommended that you have the sealed component inspected by a Toyota dealer. Inspect
power steering fluid (if equipped) and brake fluid level/condition. Inspect engine and inverter (if equipped) coolant
level/condition/freezing point. Your dealer may recommend services (Dealer-Recommended Maintenance) based on
inspection results.
2Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
3Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.6Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
7Not all vehicles are designed for towing. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
Maintenance Log
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35,000 miles or 42 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent (
2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only
)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs

NOTE:If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at
the last oil change, replace engine oil
and oil filter.
2
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsRe-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading6:Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in
temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving
for a long distance such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
40,000 miles or 48 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent (
2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only
)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter
2

Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs

Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft bootsInspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsRe-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top
carrier, or heavy vehicle loading6:Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
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45,000 miles or 54 months
Add
Toyota EFI Tank Additive or
equivalent (
2GR-FKS engine AND
Hawaii or Puerto Rico only
)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
1

Inspect wiper blades
Re-torque
propeller shaft bolt (4WD)

Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs

NOTE:If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at the last oil change, replace engine oil and oil
filter.2
Inspect the following:_ Ball joints and dust covers
_ Brake lines and hoses
_ Drive shaft boots
_ Engine coolant
5
_ Exhaust pipes and mountings _ Radiator and condenser
_ Rear differential oil (4WD)
_ Steering gear
_ Steering linkage and boots
_ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter2
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading6:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Replace rear differential oil (4WD)Replace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
1Inspect sealed transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials for signs of leakage. If any leakage from a sealed
component is suspected, it is recommended that you have the sealed component inspected by a Toyota dealer. Inspect
power steering fluid (if equipped) and brake fluid level/condition. Inspect engine and inverter (if equipped) coolant
level/condition/freezing point. Your dealer may recommend services (Dealer-Recommended Maintenance) based on
inspection results.
2Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
3Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
6Not all vehicles are designed for towing. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
Maintenance Log
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