2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID engine

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MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
120,000 miles or 144 months
Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii and Puerto Rico only)
Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Clean HV battery cooling intake lter7
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels1
Inspect wiper blades
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Replace spark plugs4
Rotate tires
Inspect the following: _ Automatic transmission for signs of leakage
_ Ball joints and dust covers
_ Brake lines and hoses
_ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
5
_Drive shaft boots
_ Engine/Inverter coolant
6
_Exhaust pipes and mountings

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:8
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
1 Inspect sealed transmissions, transfer cases and differentials for signs of leakage. If any leakage from a sealed
component is suspected, it is recommended that you have the sealed component inspected by a Toyota dealer. Inspect
power steering fluid (if equipped) and brake fluid level/condition. Inspect engine and inverter (if equipped) coolant
level/condition/freezing point. Your dealer may recommend services (Dealer-Recommended Maintenance) based on
inspection results.
2 Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
3 Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated. 4 Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.5 Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.6 Refer to “Engine/Inverter Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for
more information.
7 Visually check the HV battery cooling intake lter for dirt or dust every 5,000 miles and clean if necessary.
Clean every 20,000 miles.
8 Not all vehicles are designed for towing. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
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Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
_ Fuel tank cap gasket
_ Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
_ Rear differential oil (4WD)
_ Steering gear
_ Steering linkage and boots
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION:
D
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MILEAGE:
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MAINTENANCE
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease. A qualied
technician should perform these operations.
Driver’s Floor Mat
• Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed specifically for the model
and model year of your vehicle.
• Always properly secure the driver’s
floor mat using the retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat on top
of the existing driver’s floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor mat
upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Inspect or replace at specied intervals.
When performing inspections, check for
damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and
replace if necessary.
Engine/Inverter Coolant
Drain the cooling system and rell with an
ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses
and connections for corrosion and leaks.
Tighten connections and replace parts
when necessary. A qualied technician
should perform these operations. (For
further details, refer to “Radiator, Condenser
and Hoses” in the “Maintenance and Care”
section of the Owner’s Manual ).
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The
replacement intervals for engine coolant
recommended in this booklet are based
on replacement with Genuine Toyota
Super Long-Life Coolant or similar
high-quality non-silicate, non-amine,
non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
(i.e., a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids). If another type of
ethylene-glycol coolant is used,
replacement intervals may be different.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil lter and drain and rell
the engine oil at specied intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Your vehicle is certied with
Genuine Toyota 0W-16 motor oil. For
VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR 0W-16 motor
oil, the oil change interval is 10,000 miles
or 12 months IF 0W-16 MOTOR OIL IS
BEING USED. If 0W-16 is not available,
0W-20 mineral oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile or
six-month INTERVAL with 0W-16 motor oil.
For customers who primarily drive their
vehicle under any of the listed Special
Operating Conditions, the motor oil and
lter should be replaced at 5,000 miles or
six months, REGARDLESS OF THE OIL USED
(OR CERTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE).
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, mufer
and hangers for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections,
Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank
Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage,
cracks, and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration
and damage and replace if necessary.
HV Battery Cooling Intake Filter
Clean at specied intervals. Refer to “Hybrid
Battery ( Traction Battery) Air Intake Vent” in
the “Maintenance and Care” section of the
Owner’s Manual for cleaning procedure.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
and Body
Retighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front /rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specied torque.

Radiator, Condenser
and/or Intercooler
Inspect for debris, corrosion and signs
of damage. Have any problem repaired
immediately by a qualied technician.
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