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HIGHLANDER_U7-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 502
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 506
7-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 509
General maintenance ........ 512
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 515
7-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 516
Hood.................................. 518
Positioning a floor jack ...... 520
Engine compartment ......... 521
Tires .................................. 533
Tire inflation pressure........ 544
Wheels .............................. 547
Air conditioning filter .......... 549
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 551
Checking and  replacing fuses ................ 554
Light bulbs ......................... 558 8-1.  Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 574
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency....................... 575
8-2.  Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ...................... 577
If you think something  is wrong ........................... 581
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 582
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 583
If a warning message  is displayed...................... 593
If you have a flat tire .......... 610
If the engine will not  start ................................. 635
If the electronic key  does not operate 
properly ........................... 637
If the vehicle battery  is discharged ................... 640
If your vehicle  overheats......................... 646
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 649
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4-4. Refueling
●Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position  and  ensure  that  a ll
the doors and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn  the  engine  switch  off  and  ens ure  that  all  the  doors  and  win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
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■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To  help  prevent  incorrect  fueling,  your  vehicle  has  a  fuel  tank   opening  that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps  to open the fuel tank cap: 
Before refueling the vehicle 

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8When trouble arises
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Emergency flashers .......... 574
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 575
8-2.  Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ..................... 577
If you think something  is wrong .......................... 581
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................ 582
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................ 583
If a warning message  is displayed ..................... 593
If you have a flat tire.......... 610
If the engine will not  start ................................. 635
If the electronic key  does not operate 
properly ........................... 637
If the vehicle battery  is discharged ................... 640
If your vehicle  overheats ........................ 646
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ............................... 649 

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow  the  procedure  below  to  restart  the  engine  after  the  system  is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off  system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when  an  airbag  inflates  upon  collision,  the  fuel  pump  shut  off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If  you  find  that  fuel  has  leaked  onto  the  ground,  the  fuel  system  has  been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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6679-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If  you  use  gasohol  in  your  vehicle,  be  sure  that  it  has  an  octa ne  rating  no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methan ol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT  (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota  does  not  recommend  the  use  of  gasoline  that  contains  MMT.  If  fuel
containing  MMT  is  used,  your  emission  control  system  may  be  adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time whi le accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for  concern.
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Use  only  gasoline  containing  up  to  15%
ethanol. 
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that  could  contain  more  than  15%  etha-
nol,  including  from  any  pump  labeled
E30,  E50,  E85  (which  are  only  some
examples  of  fuel  containing  more  than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline 
containing more than 
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol) 

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”