
6599-1. 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 A TF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your tr ansmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.

6779-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

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Eco Driving Indicator .............. 108
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 339 Function ................................ 339
Warning light ......................... 584
Electronic key .......................... 114 Battery-saving function ......... 149
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 637
Replacing the battery ............ 551
Emergency flashers ................ 574
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 583
If a warning light turns on...... 583
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 593
If the battery is discharged.... 640
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 637
If the engine will not start ...... 635
If you have a flat tire ............. 610
If you think something is wrong.................................. 581
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 649
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 575
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 577
If your vehicle overheats ....... 646
Engine....................................... 655
“ACC” position ...................... 224
ACCESSORY mode ............. 228
Compartment ........................ 521
Engine switch................ 224, 227
Hood ..................................... 518
How to start the engine......................... 224, 227 Identification number ............ 654
If the engine will not start ...... 635
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 224, 227
Overheating .......................... 646
Engine coolant......................... 526 Capacity................................ 658
Checking............................... 526
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 346
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 86
Engine oil ................................. 523 Capacity................................ 656
Checking............................... 523
Oil pressure warning message............................. 600
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 346
Engine switch .................. 224, 227
Enhanced VSC ......................... 338
Entune Audio ........................... 357 Audio input............................ 361
AUX port/USB port............................. 361
CD player.............................. 375
iPod ...................................... 381
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 375
Optimal use .......................... 372
Portable music player ........... 389
Radio .................................... 373
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 360
USB memory ........................ 385
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 339
Function ................................ 339
Warning light......................... 584
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Rear window defogger ......................... 444, 450
Rear window wiper .................. 254
Refueling .................................. 256 Capacity ................................ 655
Fuel types ............................. 655
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 258
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 258
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 551
Fuses .................................... 554
Light bulbs ............................ 558
Tires ...................................... 610
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 551
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 696
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 510
Roof rails .................................. 204 Safety Connect .......................... 80
Seat belt reminder light .......... 584
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 35
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 69
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 507
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 35
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer.... 584
Seat belt extender .................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
SRS warning light ................. 583
Seat heaters ............................. 462
Seat position memory ............. 164
Seat ventilators........................ 462
Seating capacity ...................... 206
Seats ................................. 155, 157 Adjustment.................... 155, 157
Adjustment
precautions................. 156, 163
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 65
Cleaning ............................... 507
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 462
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 462S

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Washer.............................. 250, 254Checking ............................... 532
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 346
Switch ........................... 250, 254
Washing and waxing ............... 502
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 206
Load limits............................. 206
Weights ................................. 652
Wheel locks .............................. 610
Wheels ...................................... 547
Replacing .............................. 547
Size ....................................... 662
Window glasses....................... 178
Window lock switch ................ 179
Windows ................................... 178 Power windows ..................... 178
Rear window defogger ..................... 444, 450
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 444, 451
Windshield wipers ........... 250, 254
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster............................... 250
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 251
Winter driving tips ................... 346
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 115 Battery-saving function ......... 149
Locking/Unlocking......... 122, 130
Replacing the battery ............ 551
WMA disc ................................. 375
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”