
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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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) 

6569-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U
*: 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.
■
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
*)
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 filter2.7 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 

6609-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_UYour Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential
 Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of  matching  quality  to  satisfy  the  above  specification.  Please  contact  your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential  Gear Oil” at the
factory. 
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of  matching  quality  to  satisfy  the  above  specification.  Please  contact  your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity
0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent 

6769-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold  tire  inflation  pres-
sure
Tire  pressure  when  the  vehicle  has  been
parked  for  three  hours  or  more,  or  has  not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum  inflation
pressureThe  maximum  cold  inflated  pressure  to  which
a  tire  may  be  inflated,  shown  on  the  sidewall
of the tire
Recommended  infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard  items  which  may  be  replaced)  of  auto-
matic  transmission,  power  steering,  power
brakes,  power  windows,  power  seats,  radio
and  heater,  to  the  extent  that  these  items  are
available  as  factory-installed  equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The  weight  of  a  motor  vehicle  with  standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel,  oil  and  coolant,  and  if  so  equipped,  air
conditioning  and  additional  weight  optional
engine
Maximum  loaded  vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal  occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified  in  the  second  column  of  Table  1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below 

720Alphabetical index
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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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 518 P. 258
Hood lock release 
leverFuel filler 
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 518 P. 258 P. 662
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 655
Cold tire inflation 
pressure P.   6 6 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — 
reference) P. 656
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 656