2404-4. Refueling
HIGHLANDER HV_U
4-4.Refueling
Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the power 
switch off.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P. 5 1 4
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded 
gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, 
your vehicle has a fuel tank opening 
that only acco mmodates the spe-
cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank 
cap
The fuel tank of your vehicle 
has a special structure, 
which requires a reduction 
in fuel tank pressure before 
refueling. After the opener 
switch has been pressed, it 
will take several seconds 
until the vehicle is ready for 
refueling.
Before refueling the vehi-
cle
WA R N I N G
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions 
while refueling the vehicle. Failure 
to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and 
before opening the fuel door, 
touch an unpainted metal sur-
face to discharge any static 
electricity. It is important to dis-
charge static electricity before 
refueling because sparks result-
ing from static electricity can 
cause fuel vapors to ignite while 
refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the 
fuel tank cap and turn it slowly 
to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be 
heard when the f uel tank cap is 
loosened. Wait until the sound 
cannot be heard before fully 
removing the cap. In hot 
weather, pressurized fuel may 
spray out of the  filler neck and 
cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has 
not discharged static electricity 
from their body to come close to 
an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that 
are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling 
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to 
ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or 
touch any person or object that 
is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity 
to build up, resulting in a possi-
ble ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions 
to prevent fuel overflowing from 
the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle 
into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel 
nozzle automatically clicks off. 
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HIGHLANDER HV_U
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.408)
Fuel filler door ( P.241)
Hood lock release lever ( P.408)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.241)
Power back door switch ( P.137)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.511)
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.507
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 5 1 1
Engine oil capacity 
(Drain and refill  
reference)
P.508
Engine oil typeP.508