2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual (in English)

6498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheel s
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. ( P. 3 3 7 )
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, de press the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects 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 t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission 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 pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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9Vehicle specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 652
Fuel information ................ 666
Tire information ................. 669
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 682
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............... 694

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9-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 653)
*3: With a seating capacity of 7 occupants
*4: With a seating capacity of 8 occupants
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions
Overall length192.5 in. (4890 mm)
Overall width 75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height*1
Without roof antenna
68.1 in. (1730 mm)
With roof antenna
70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Rear tread 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Weights
Model code *2
Vehicle capacity
weight
(Occupant + lug-
gage)Trailer Weight Rating
(Trailer weight + cargo
weight)
ASU50L-ARTNKA 1460 lb. (660 kg) 1500 lb. (680 kg)
GSU50L-ARZNHA 1370 lb. (620 kg)
5000 lb. (2200 kg)
GSU50L-ARZMHA
1300 lb. (590 kg)
*3
1370 lb. (620 kg)*4
GSU50L-ARZGHA
1300 lb. (590 kg)*3
1370 lb. (620 kg)*4
GSU55L-ARZNHA 1370 lb. (620 kg)
GSU55L-ARZMHA1300 lb. (590 kg)
*3
1340 lb. (610 kg)*4
GSU55L-ARZGHA 1280 lb. (580 kg)

6539-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier
for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for you r
Toyota. It is used in registeri ng the ownership of your vehicle .
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
On some models, this number
is stamped under the right-hand
front seat.
This number is also on the Cer-
tification Label.
Vehicle identification

6549-1. Specifications
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE)
engine3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

6559-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Engine
Model1AR-FE2GR-FKS
Ty p e 4-cylinder in line,
4-cycle, gasoline6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke
3.54 
4.13 in.
(90.0  105.0 mm) 3.70 
3.27 in.
(94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 163.1 cu. in.
(2672 cm3)210.9 cu. in.

(3456 cm3)
Valve clearance
Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)

6569-1. Specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat isfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
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With filter
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without filter2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature