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15Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_UFuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 655
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . P. 662
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 610
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 656
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 646
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Daytime running lights
* /parking lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Front fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Front turn signal lig hts/parking lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Downhill assist control system
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
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
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 558, Watts: P. 665)
*: If equipped
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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2394-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
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Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed. (Customizable feature P. 690)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
1
2
3
4
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5597-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Headlight high beam/day-
time running light (if
equipped)
Headlight low beam
Front fog light (bulb type)
Front turn signal light/park-
ing light (bulb type)
Front side marker light1
2
3
4
5
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate lights1
2
3
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5637-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Front turn signal lights/pa
rking lights (bulb type)
Remove the 2 clips and
remove the side cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install by conducting and wi th the directions reversed.
Install the side cover and
then install the 2 clips.
1
2
3
432
5
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5677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
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Rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
Insert a flathead screwdriver
into the cover and remove it as
shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Remove the 2 screws, and
remove the lamp assembly
by pulling it directly backward
from the rear of the vehicle.
Remove the wire harness.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
1
2
3
4
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5717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replac
ed by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Daytime running lights/ parking lights (LED type)
● Front fog lights (LED type)
● Stop lights
● Rear side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, daytime running lights/parking lig hts (LED type),
front fog lights (LED type), stop lights, rear side marker ligh ts, stop/tail lights,
high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number
of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns out, take your vehicle to you r Toyota dealer
to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the followin g situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
P. 557
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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6659-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
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*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side marker lights 5D
Front fog lights
*2 19 E
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 16 D
License plate lights 5D
InteriorVanity lights
1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights
8D
Door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light Type A
Type B
5D
F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H16 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
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721Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 610
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 659
Brake .................................... 661
Washer ................................. 532
Fog lights ................................. 249 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 665
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 448
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 464
Wattage ................................ 665
Front fog lights ........................ 249 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 665
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 442
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights ............... 465 Wattage ................................ 665
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment ............................ 155
Cleaning................................ 506
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 462
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 462 Front side marker lights ......... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 665
Fuel ........................................... 256 Capacity................................ 655
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system ... 582
Information............................ 666
Refueling .............................. 256
Type...................................... 655
Warning light......................... 584
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .......... 103
Current fuel consumption ....................... 103
Fuel filler door ......................... 256 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 258
Refueling .............................. 256
Fuel pump shut off system..... 582
Fuses ........................................ 554
Garage door opener ................ 489
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 467
Grocery bag hooks.................. 473
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”