
5118-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,  30.6 kgf) while the engine is running.
Ty p e A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.6 in. (91 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04   0.24 in. (1   6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS  No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure)
Front
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 
km/h]) (in countries wher e such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 4 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front 
and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold 
tire inflation pressure in dicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size18   8 J, 18   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 

5208-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER HV_UGrade C corresponds to a level of 
performance which all passenger 
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher 
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel 
than the minimum 
required by law. Warning: The temperature grades 
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly 
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or 
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause 
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire infl ation pressure
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 pressure
The maximum cold inf lated pressure to 
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the 
sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended 
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight  (in excess of those 
standard items which may be replaced) of 
hybrid transmission, power steering, 
power brakes, power windows, power 
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that 
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed 
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum 
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so 
equipped, air conditioning and additional 
weight optional engine 

552What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER HV_U
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
 If you lose your mechanical 
keys, new genuine mechani-
cal keys can be made by your 
Toyota dealer. ( P.488)
 If you lose your electronic 
keys, the risk of vehicle theft 
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.488)
 Is the electronic key battery 
weak or depleted? ( P.438)
 Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the 
power switch off. ( P.215)
 Is the electronic key left inside 
the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure 
that you have the  electronic key on 
your person.
 The function may not operate  properly due to the condition 
of the radio wave. (
P.147)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened 
from inside the vehicle when the 
lock is set. Open the rear door from 
outside and then unlock the 
child-protector lock. ( P.134)
 Did you press the power 
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal? 
( P.213)
 Is the shift lever in P? 
( P.213)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the 
vehicle? ( P.146)
 Is the steering wheel 
unlocked? ( P.214)
 Is the electronic key battery 
weak or depleted?
In this case, the h ybrid system can 
be started in a temporary way. 
(  P.490)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.491)
If you have a problem, 
check the following before 
contacting your Toyota 
dealer.
The doors cannot be 
locked, unlocked, opened 
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be 
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be 
opened
If you think something is 
wrong
The hybrid system does 
not start 

553What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER HV_U
 Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever 
by depressing the brake pedal with 
the power switch in ON ( P.221)
 It is locked automatically to 
prevent theft of the vehicle. 
( P.214)
 Is the window lock switch 
pressed?
The power window except for the 
one at the driver’s seat cannot be 
operated if the win dow lock switch 
is pressed. ( P.181)
 The auto power off function 
will be operated if the vehicle 
is left in ACC or ON (the 
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time. 
( P.216)
 The seat belt reminder light is  flashing
Are the driver and the passengers 
wearing the seat belts? (
P.463)
 The parking brake indicator is 
on
Is the parking br ake released? 
(  P.224)
Depending on the situation, 
other types of warning buzzer 
may also sound. ( P.460, 470)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle 
open a door during setting the 
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm 
sounds. ( P. 8 1 )
Do one of the following to stop 
the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACC 
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
 Is the message displayed on 
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the 
multi-informat ion display. (P.470)
The shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P even if you 
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the 
hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open 
or close by operating the 
power window switches
The power switch is 
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds 
during driving
An alarm is activated and 
the horn sounds (vehicles 
with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds 
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on 
or a warning message is 
displayed 

556Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking................... 416
If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 491
Preparing and c hecking before 
winter.................................. 327
Replacing ............................. 494
Warning light ........................ 461
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 280
Brake Brake hold ............................ 227
Fluid ............................. 414, 511
Parking brake ....................... 224
Regenerative braking ............. 72
Warning light ........................ 460
Brake assist ............................ 319
Break-in tips ........ ................... 191
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 92
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 280
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 265
C
Care Exterior ................................. 394
Interior .................................. 397
Seat belts ............................. 397
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 394
Cargo capacity ....................... 200
Cargo net hooks .. ................... 364
Chains ..................................... 328
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 55
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 43 Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system 
installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........62
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions .417, 495
Airbag precautions .................39
Back door precautions..........135
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat  heater precautio ns..............352
How your child should wear the  seat belt ................................28
Moon roof precautions..........183
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................187
Power window lock switch ....181
Power window precautions...180
Rear door child-protectors ....134
Removed electronic key battery  precautions .........................439
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................29
Seat belt precautions..............49
Child-protectors......................134
Cleaning Exterior .................................394
Interior ..................................397
Radar sensor ........................244
Seat belts .............................397
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................394
Clock ....................................89, 92
Coat hooks ..............................377
Condenser ............. ..................414
Console box ............................360
Conversation mirror ...............383
Cooling system .......................413 Engine overheating ..............497
Hybrid system overheating ...498 

559Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
EV indicator .............................. 72
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 7
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 421
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 474
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 511
Hybrid transmission.............. 510
Washer ................................. 415
Fog lights Switch................................... 235
Footwell light .................... ...... 356
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 397
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 162
Memory recall function ......... 160
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Seat position memory .......... 159
Seat ventilators .................... 352
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 229
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Fuel Capacity ............................... 507
Fuel gauge ............................. 89
Information ........................... 514
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ..................................... 507
Warning light ........................ 463 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....94, 103
Current fuel consumption94, 103
Fuel economy ...................94, 103
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................488
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge.................................89
Fuses .......................................439
G
Garage door opene r ...............384
Gauges ......................................89
Glove box ................................360
Glove box light........................360
H
Head restraints .......................162
Headlight aim ..........................442
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............443
Head-up display ...................... 112 Driving information display area........................................... 112
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 115
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 115
Settings ................................ 114
Heated steering wheel............352
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................336
Heated steering wheel..........352
Outside rear view mirrors ...338,  342 

565Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Side mirrors Adjustment ........................... 177
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ... 280
Heaters......................... 338, 342
Linked mirror function when reversing ............................ 177
Mirror position memory ........ 159
RCTA function ...................... 294
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Side windows ...... ................... 179
Smart key system Antenna location .................. 146
Entry functions ............. 131, 136
Starting the hybrid system.... 213
Snow tires ............................... 327
Spare tire ................................. 474 Storage location ................... 475
Spark plug ............................... 509
Specifications ......................... 504
Speedometer ............................ 89
Sport mode ............................. 316
Steering lock Column lock release............. 214
Steering lock system warning message............................. 214
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 165
Heated steering wheel ......... 352
Meter control switches ... 93, 102
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Storage features ..................... 359
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 500
Suggestion function....... 101, 111
Sun visors ............................... 382
Sunshade Roof...................................... 182 Switches
Activating the Automatic High Beam ..................................232
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Brake Hold switch .................227
Digital Rearview M irror control 
switches..............................167
Door lock switches ...............134
Driving mode select switch ...316
Driving position memory  switches..............................159
Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range switch270
Electronic roof sunshade  switches..............................185
Emergency flashers switch...452
EV drive mode switch ...........218
Fog light switch .....................235
Garage door opener switches ...........................................384
Heated steering wheel switch ...........................................352
Ignition switch .......................213
Instrument panel light control  switches................................92
Intuitive parking assist switch287
Light switches .......................229
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ...........................................262
Meter control switches....93, 102
Moon roof switches ..............182
“ODO TRIP” switch .................91
Outside rear v iew mirror 
switches..............................177
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................185
Parking brake switch ............224
PCS OFF switch ...................251
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)  switch .................................300
Power door lock switch.........134 

567Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents................................ 77
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 508
Warning message .................. 78
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 319
Traction motor (electric motor)71
Trail Mode ............................... 317
Trailer Sway Control .............. 319
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission Driving mode select switch... 316
Hybrid transmission.............. 220
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 221
S mode ................................. 222
Trip meters ................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 223
U
USB charging ports................ 368
V
Vanity lights ............................ 382
Vanity mirrors ......................... 382
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-grated Management) ............ 320
Vehicle data recording ............... 6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated  Management (VDIM) ............. 320
Vehicle identifi cation number504
Vehicle information display ... 96,  106
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 319
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 352
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 319
W
Warning buzzers ABS ......................................462
Airbags .................................462
Approach warning ................277
Brake hold ............................467
Brake Override System ........462
Brake system ........................460
Charging system ..................461
Downshifting .........................222
Drive-Start Control ................462
Electric power steering .........463
Engine ..................................461
Hands off steering wheel warn- ing (LTA) .............................265
High coolant temperature .....460
Hybrid system .......................461
Hybrid system overheat ........461
Intuitive parking assist .290, 293,  465
Low engine oil pressure .......461
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...257,  260, 464
Open door ....................132, 134
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................465
Pre-collision braking .............250
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................465
RCTA function.......................295
Seat belt .......................463, 464
Warning label ............................75
Warning lights .........................460 ABS ......................................462
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................467
Brake Override System ........462
Brake system ........................460
Charging system ..................461
Drive-Start Control ................462
Electric power steering .........463