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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
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises 

4826-4. Using the other interior features
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■The power outlets can be used when
12 V
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
120 VAC
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the engine restarts after h aving been stopped by the Stop  & Start
system (if equipped)
The power outlets may be temporarily unusable, but this is not  a malfunction.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in u se. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cau se a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuses
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protec-
tion circuit will cut the power supply.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
■ Appliances that may not operate properly (120 VAC)
The  following  120  VAC  appliances  may  not  operate  properly  even  if  their
power consumption is under 100 W:
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an  extremely stable power supply 

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7Maintenance and care
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 

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself  ser vice precautions
If  you  perform  maintenance  by  yourself,  be  sure  to  follow  the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(  P.   5 2 9 )• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P.   5 2 8 )• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine  coolant
level ( P. 526)
• “Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  or  a  similar  high
quality  ethylene  glycol-based  non-silicate,  non-
amine,  non-nitrite  and  non-borate  coolant  with  long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For U.S.A.:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P.   5 2 3 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 554)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P.   5 5 8 )
• Bulb  with  same  number  and  wattage  rating  as  origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator  and  con-
denser (
P. 527)
Tire  inflation
pressure 
(  P. 544)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P.   5 3 2 )• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 

5547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover. 
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Checking and replacing fuses
If  any  of  the  electrical  components  do  not  operate,  a  fuse  may
have blown. If this happens, che ck and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Under the driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove  the  fuse  with  the  pull-
out tool.
Only  type A  fuses  can  be  removed
using the pullout tool.
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 558)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by  your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota  recommends  that  you  use  genuine Toyota  products  designed  for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload,  non-genuine  parts  or  parts  not  designed  for  this  vehicle  may  be
unusable.
WARNING
■ To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  damage  to  the  vehicle,  and  possibly  a  fire  or
injury.
● Never  use  a  fuse  of  a  higher  amperage  rating  than  that  indicate d,  or  use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  b y  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 

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”