2015 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual

Customized set-

ting Off

7.5 seconds 30 seconds

the

after

Operation the engine switch is turned off Operation when doors are unlocked you Operation when approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person*1
Ambient lights*2

Time elapsed before the outer turn off*2

lights

foot

On

On

On

On

Off

Off

Off

Off Off

15 seconds

7.5 seconds 30 seconds

O — O

— — O

— — O

— — O

— — O

O — O

Operation of the outer lights when you foot approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person*2
Operation of the outer lights when foot the doors are unlocked*2

On

On

*1: Vehicles with a smart key system *2: Vehicles with driving position memory ■ Seat belt reminder (P. 565)

Off

— — O

Off

— — O

Function

Default setting

Customized set-

ting

Vehicle speed seat buzzer

belt

linked reminder

On

Off

— — O

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■Vehicle customization

●When the smart key system is off, the entry unlock function cannot be cus-

tomized.

●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer acti- vated automatic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in accordance with the operation buzzer volume and operational signal (Emer- gency flashers) function settings.

■Changing of the power back door opening angle (if equipped)

The opening angle setting can be changed through operation of either the power back door switch or the audio system screen. However, if the engine switch is on and the power back door switch is used to change the opening angle setting, the changed opening angle will not be reflected on the audio system screen until the engine switch is turned off and then on again.

■When customizing on the audio system screen

Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while customizing the features.

WARNING

■During customization

As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus- tomizing features.

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9-3. Initialization

Items to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system opera- tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main- tenance being performed on the vehicle:

Item

When to initialize

Reference

• After reconnecting or chang-

ing the battery

• After changing a fuse After the maintenance is per- formed When changing the tire infla- tion pressure by changing trav- eling speed or load weight, etc.

P. 129

P. 491

P. 517

Power back door*

Maintenance data (U.S.A. only)

Tire pressure warning sys- tem *: If equipped

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For owners

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 674
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ............................... 675
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ............................... 678

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800- 331-4331). If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 to http:// www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go

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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual. See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English.

Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité ● Déroulez la sangle diagonale de telle sorte qu’elle passe bien sur l’épaule, sans pour autant être en contact avec le cou ou glisser de l’épaule.

● Placez la sangle abdominale le plus bas possible sur les han- ches.

● Réglez la position du dossier de siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et

calez-vous bien dans le siège.

● Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécurité.

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Guide de confort de ceinture de sécurité (siège central de la troi- sième rangée) Si la sangle diagonale est proche du cou d’une personne, utilisez le guide de confort de la ceinture de sécurité.

Sortez le guide de confort de sa poche.

Glissez la ceinture dans la fente du guide. Le cordon élastique doit être der- rière la ceinture de sécurité.

Attachez la ceinture de sécurité et placez-la confortablement.

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Entretien et soin ■ Ceintures de sécurité

Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humectée d’eau savon- neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas effilochées, entaillées ou exagérément usées.

AVERTISSEMENT

■Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité

Inspectez le système de ceintures de sécurité périodiquement. Contrôlez l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et de pièces desserrées. N’utilisez pas une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse avant qu’elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse ne protège pas l’occupant de blessures graves ou mortelles.

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SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual. See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc- tions in English.

◆ Coussins gonflables frontaux SRS

Le coussin gonflable conducteur/le coussin gonflable passager avant SRS Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur et du passager avant contre les chocs contre les éléments de l’habitacle Coussin gonflable SRS de genoux du conducteur Participe à la protection du conducteur Coussin gonflable d'assise SRS Participe à la protection du passager avant

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◆ Coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau SRS

Coussins gonflables latéraux SRS Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des passagers avant Coussins gonflables rideau SRS ● Participent principalement à la protection de la tête des occu-

pants assis aux places extérieures

● Contribuent à empêcher les occupants d'être éjectés du véhi-

cule en cas de tonneau

Composants du système de coussins gonflables SRS

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“AIR

indicateurs

Coussin gonflable passager avant Coussins gonflables rideau Capteurs d’impact latéral (por- tes avant) Témoins BAG ON” et “AIR BAG OFF” Prétensionneurs de ceintures de sécurité et limiteurs de force Coussins gonflables latéraux Coussin gonflable d'assise Témoin d’avertissement SRS Coussin gonflable conducteur

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

latéral

d’impact

Capteurs (arrière) Contacteur de boucle de cein- ture de sécurité du siège pas- sager avant Capteur de position du siège conducteur Contacteur de boucle de cein- ture de sécurité conducteur Coussin gonflable de genoux du conducteur Système de classification de l’occupant du siège passager avant (ECU et capteurs) Capteurs d’impact avant Boîtier électronique de cous- sins gonflables

Votre véhicule est équipé de COUSSINS GONFLABLES INTELLI- GENTS conçus selon les normes de sécurité américaines applicables aux véhicules à moteur (FMVSS208). Le boîtier électronique (ECU) des coussins gonflables régule le déploiement des coussins gonfla- bles sur la base des informations qu’il reçoit des capteurs, etc., indi- qués ci-dessus dans le schéma illustrant les composants du système. Parmi ces informations figurent la gravité du choc et l’occupation du véhicule par les passagers. Le déploiement rapide des coussins gon- flables est obtenu au moyen d’une réaction chimique dans les dispo- sitifs pyrotechniques, qui produit un gaz inoffensif permettant d’amortir le mouvement des occupants.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS

Respectez les précautions suivantes concernant les coussins gonflables SRS. Autrement, des blessures graves, voire mortelles, pourraient s’ensuivre. ●Le conducteur et tous les passagers du véhicule doivent porter correcte-

ment leur ceinture de sécurité. Les coussins gonflables SRS sont des dispositifs supplémentaires à utili- ser avec les ceintures de sécurité.

●Le coussin gonflable SRS conducteur se déploie avec une violence consi- dérable, qui peut causer des blessures graves, voire mortelles, si le con- ducteur se trouve très près du coussin gonflable. La NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) conseille: Sachant que la zone de danger pour le coussin gonflable conducteur se trouve dans les premiers 2 à 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) de déploiement, vous pla- cer à 10 in. (250 mm) de votre coussin gonflable conducteur vous garantit une marge de sécurité suffisante. Cette distance est à mesurer entre le centre du volant et le sternum. Si vous êtes assis à moins de 10 in. (250
mm), vous pouvez changer votre position de conduite de plusieurs façons: • Reculez votre siège le plus possible, de manière à pouvoir encore

atteindre confortablement les pédales.

• Inclinez légèrement le dossier du siège.

Bien que les véhicules puissent être différents les uns des autres, la plupart des conducteurs peuvent s’asseoir à une distance de 10 in. (250 mm), même avec le siège conducteur complètement avancé, sim- plement en inclinant un peu le dossier de siège. Si vous avez des diffi- cultés à voir la route après avoir incliné votre siège, utilisez un coussin ferme et antidérapant pour vous rehausser ou remontez le siège si votre véhicule est équipé de cette fonction.

• Si votre volant est réglable, inclinez-le vers le bas. Cela a pour effet d’orienter le coussin gonflable en direction de votre poitrine plutôt que de votre tête et de votre cou.

Réglez votre siège selon les recommandations de la NHTSA ci-dessus, tout en conservant le contrôle des pédales, du volant et la vue des com- mandes du tableau de bord.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS

●Si vous attachez une rallonge de cein- ture de sécurité aux boucles de ceinture de sécurité avant, mais pas au pêne de la ceinture de sécurité, les coussins gonflables avant SRS détectent que le conducteur et le passager avant ont attaché leur ceinture de sécurité, alors même que ce n’est pas le cas. Dans ce cas, il se peut que les coussins gonfla- bles avant SRS ne se déploient pas correctement en cas de collision et vous risquez d’être tué ou grièvement blessé. Veillez à porter la ceinture de sécurité avec la rallonge de ceinture de sécurité.

●Le coussin gonflable SRS passager avant se déploie également avec une violence considérable, qui peut causer des blessures graves, voire mortel- les, si le passager avant se trouve très près du coussin gonflable. Éloignez le siège du passager avant au maximum du coussin gonflable et réglez le dossier de siège de façon à être assis bien droit dans le siège.

●Les nourrissons et les enfants qui ne sont pas correctement assis et/ou protégés peuvent être grièvement blessés ou tués par le déploiement d’un coussin gonflable. Installez dans un siège de sécurité enfant les nourris- sons et les enfants trop petits pour pouvoir utiliser la ceinture de sécurité. Toyota recommande vivement que les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants soient installés sur les sièges arrière du véhicule et convenablement atta- chés. Les sièges arrière sont plus sûrs pour les nourrissons et les enfants que le siège du passager avant.

●N’installez jamais de siège de sécurité enfant type dos à la route sur le siège du passager avant, même si le témoin indicateur “AIR BAG OFF” est allumé. En cas d'accident, par la violence et la vitesse de son déploiement, le coussin gonflable passager avant peut blesser grièvement, voire tuer l'enfant si le siège de sécurité enfant type dos à la route est installé sur le siège du passager avant.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS

●Ne vous asseyez pas sur le bord du siège et ne vous appuyez pas contre le tableau de bord.

●Ne laissez pas un enfant rester debout devant le coussin gonflable SRS passa- ger avant ou bien s’asseoir sur les genoux du passager avant.

●Ne laissez pas les occupants des siè- ges avant voyager avec un objet sur les genoux.

●Ne vous appuyez pas contre la porte, contre le rail latéral de toit ou contre les montants avant, latéraux et arrière.

●Ne

laissez personne se mettre à genoux sur le siège du passager en appui contre la porte ou sortir la tête ou les mains à l’extérieur du véhicule.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS

●Ne fixez rien et ne posez rien sur la planche de bord, la garniture du volant et la partie inférieure du tableau de bord. Au déploiement des coussins gonfla- bles SRS conducteur, passager avant et de genoux du conducteur, ces objets risquent de se transformer en projecti- les.

●Ne fixez rien aux portes, à la vitre du pare-brise, aux vitres latérales, aux montants avant et arrière, au rail latéral de toit et à la poignée d’assistance.

●Véhicules dépourvus de système d'accès et de démarrage “mains libres”: N’attachez pas à la clé d'objets lourds, pointus ou très durs, comme d’autres clés et accessoires. Ces objets risquent d'entraver le déploiement du coussin gonflable de genoux SRS du conduc- teur ou d'être projetés vers le siège con- ducteur par la force de déploiement du coussin gonflable, entraînant ainsi un danger.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS

●Si un cache en vinyle recouvre la partie où le coussin gonflable de genoux

pour conducteur SRS se déploie, veillez à l'enlever.

●N’utilisez aucun accessoire de siège qui couvrirait les zones de déploie- ment des coussins gonflables latéraux SRS et du coussin gonflable d'assise SRS, car il risquerait de gêner le déploiement des coussins gon- flables. De tels accessoires peuvent empêcher les coussins gonflables latéraux et le coussin gonflable d’assise de fonctionner correctement, désactiver le dispositif ou entraîner le déploiement accidentel des cous- sins gonflables latéraux et du coussin gonflable d’assise, entraînant la mort ou des blessures graves.

●Ne faites pas subir de chocs ou de pressions excessives à la zone renfer-

mant les composants de coussin gonflable SRS. En effet, cela pourrait entraîner un fonctionnement anormal des coussins gonflables SRS.

●Ne touchez aucun composant du système immédiatement après le déploiement (gonflage) des coussins gonflables SRS, car ils peuvent être chauds.

●Si vous avez des difficultés à respirer après le déploiement des coussins gonflables SRS, ouvrez une porte ou une vitre pour faire entrer de l’air frais, ou bien descendez du véhicule si cela ne présente pas de danger. Essuyez tout résidu dès que possible afin d’éviter d’éventuelles irritations de la peau.

●Si les parties renfermant les coussins gonflables SRS, telles que la garni- ture du volant et les garnitures de montants avant et arrière, sont abîmées ou craquelées, faites-les remplacer par votre concessionnaire Toyota.

●Ne disposez rien sur le siège du passager avant, comme par exemple un coussin. Cela aurait pour conséquence de répartir le poids du passager sur toute la surface du siège, ce qui empêche le capteur de détecter cor- rectement le poids du passager. Il en résulte que les coussins gonflables avant SRS du passager avant risquent de ne pas se déployer en cas de collision.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Modification et mise au rebut des éléments du système de coussins

gonflables SRS Consultez votre concessionnaire Toyota avant de mettre votre véhicule au rebut ou de procéder à l'une des modifications suivantes. Les coussins gon- flables SRS peuvent être défaillants ou se déployer (se gonfler) accidentel- lement, provoquant la mort ou de graves blessures. ●Installation, dépose, démontage et réparation des coussins gonflables

SRS

●Réparations, modifications, démontage ou remplacement du volant, du tableau de bord, de la planche de bord, des sièges ou de leur garniture, des montants avant, latéraux et arrière ou des rails latéraux de toit

●Réparations ou modifications des ailes avant, du pare-chocs avant ou des

flancs de l’habitacle

●Installation d’un protège-calandre (pare-buffle, pare-kangourou, etc.), de

chasse-neiges, de treuils ou d'une galerie de pavillon ●Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule ●Installation d’appareils électroniques, tels qu’un émetteur/récepteur radio

mobile ou un lecteur CD

●Aménagements de votre véhicule pour une personne atteinte d’un handi-

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Index

What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 688
Alphabetical index ..................... 694

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

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

● If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical

keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 117)

● If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases

significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. (P. 120)

The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

● Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 532) ● Vehicles with a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P. 229)

● Vehicles with a smart key system:

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. 117, 150)

The rear door cannot be opened

● 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. 126)

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If you think something is wrong The engine does not start (vehicles without a smart key system)

● Is the shift lever in P? (P. 225) ● Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 225) ● Is the battery discharged? (P. 621)

The engine does not start (vehicles with a smart key system)

● Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?

(P. 228)

● Is the shift lever in P? (P. 230) ● Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?

(P. 148)

● Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 231) ● Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?

In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 619)

● Is the battery discharged? (P. 621)

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake pedal

● Vehicles without a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in the “ON” position? If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 617)

● Vehicles with a smart key system:

Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P. 617)

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

● Vehicles without a smart key system:

It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine switch. (P. 226)

● Vehicles with a smart key system:

It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 231)

The windows do not open or close by operating the power window switches

● Is the window lock switch pressed?

The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper- ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 179)

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The engine switch is turned off automatically (vehicles with a smart key system)

● The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES- SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of time. (P. 230)

A warning buzzer sounds during driving

● The seat belt reminder light is flashing

Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 565)

● The parking brake indicator is on

Is the parking brake released? (P. 240)

Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound. (P. 563, 572)

An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (vehicles with an alarm)

● Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?

The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 82)

Vehicles without a smart key system: To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the engine. Vehicles with a smart key system: To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle (vehicles with a smart key system)

● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof or panoramic

moon roof open? Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 572)

A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is displayed

● When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-

played, refer to P. 563, 572.

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When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

● Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

(P. 590)

The vehicle becomes stuck

● Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or

snow. (P. 629)

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Alphabetical index

Alphabetical index

A/C

Air conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air

conditioning system............ 428

Front manual air conditioning

system................................ 422

Rear automatic air

conditioning system............ 438

Rear manual air conditioning

system................................ 435

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 298
Function................................ 298
Warning light......................... 564
Air conditioning filter .............. 530
Air conditioning system

Air conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air

conditioning system............ 428

Front manual air conditioning

system................................ 422

Rear automatic air

conditioning system............ 438

Rear manual air conditioning

system................................ 435

Airbags....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions.... 48
Airbag precautions for

your child.............................. 43
Airbag warning light.............. 564
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag

operating conditions............. 49

Curtain shield airbag

precautions........................... 46

Front passenger occupant

classification system ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and

disposal of airbags ............... 47

Side airbag operating

conditions............................. 49
Side airbag precautions.......... 43
Side and curtain shield

airbags operating conditions............................. 49

Side and curtain shield

airbags precautions.............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82
Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 563, 572
All-wheel drive system............ 297
Anchor brackets........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 147

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Function................................ 298
Warning light......................... 564
Armrest..................................... 463
Assist grips.............................. 464
Audio input............................... 342
Audio system........................... 338
Audio input............................ 342
AUX port/

USB port............................. 342
CD player.............................. 356
iPod....................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 356
Optimal use........................... 353
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 354
Steering wheel audio

switch ................................. 341
USB memory ........................ 366
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Automatic light control system.................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 234

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ..................... 617
S mode ................................. 236
AUX port................................... 342
Auxiliary boxes................ 451, 454

Alphabetical index

695

Back door ................................ 129
Back-up lights

Replacing light bulb .............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Battery...................................... 511
Battery checking................... 511
If the vehicle has discharged

battery ................................ 621

Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 323
Warning light......................... 563

Bluetooth®

Audio system........................ 383
Hands-free system

(for cellular phone) ............. 371
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake

Fluid...................................... 641
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 563
Brake assist ............................. 298
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control

Instrument panel light

control .................................. 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 313

Blind Spot Monitor

function............................... 317

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

function............................... 320

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Alphabetical index

Care................................... 484, 487
Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts.............................. 488
Cargo hooks............................. 453
CD player.................................. 356
Chains....................................... 325
Child restraint system............... 61
Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation....... 73
Convertible seats,

definition............................... 62

Convertible seats,

installation ............................ 69

Front passenger occupant

classification system............. 53
Infant seats, definition............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with

LATCH anchors.................... 67

Installing CRS with seat

belts...................................... 69

Installing CRS with top

tether strap ........................... 75

Child safety................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions.......... 135
Battery precautions....... 512, 625
Child restraint system............. 61
Glass hatch precautions....... 144
How your child should wear

the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions.......... 185
Panoramic moon roof

precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch.... 179
Power window precautions... 181
Rear door child-protectors.... 126
Removed electronic key

battery precautions............. 534

Seat belt extender

precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions.............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 441

HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)

Child-protectors....................... 126
Cleaning ........................... 484, 487
Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts.............................. 488
Clock......................................... 457
Coat hooks............................... 464
Compass .................................. 479
Condenser................................ 509
Console box............................. 447
Conversation mirror................ 456
Cooling system........................ 508
Engine overheating............... 626

Cruise control

Cruise control........................ 261
Dynamic radar cruise

control................................. 266
Cup holders.............................. 449
Curtain shield airbags............... 41
Customizable features ............ 662

Alphabetical index

697

DAC (Downhill Assist Control system).................... 304
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board............................... 454
Defogger

Outside rear view

mirrors........................ 424, 430
Rear window................. 424, 430
Windshield.................... 423, 430
Dimensions.............................. 632
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display

Drive information ............ 97, 103
Dynamic radar cruise

control ................................ 266

LDA (Lane Departure

Alert)................................... 281

Multi-information

display.......................... 97, 101
Warning message ................ 572
Do-it-yourself maintenance.... 498
Door lock

Doors.................................... 121
Smart key system................. 121
Wireless remote control........ 122

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Alphabetical index

Doors

Automatic door locking

and unlocking system......... 126
Back door.............................. 129
Door lock............................... 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Open door warning

light............................. 565, 574
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Rear door child-protector...... 126
Side doors............................. 121

Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 304
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192
Break-in tips.......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips.................... 323

Dynamic radar cruise control.................................... 266
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 299

Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 299
Function................................ 299
Warning light......................... 564
Electronic key.......................... 114
Battery-saving function......... 149
If the electronic key does not

operate properly................. 618
Replacing the battery............ 532
Emergency flashers ................ 554
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer

sounds................................ 563
If a warning light turns on ..... 563
If a warning message is

displayed............................ 572
If the battery is discharged ... 621
If the electronic key does

not operate properly........... 618
If the engine will not start...... 615
If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P..................... 617
If you have a flat tire ............. 590
If you think something is

wrong ................................. 561

If your vehicle becomes

stuck................................... 629

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency... 555

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats....... 626

HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)

Alphabetical index

699

Flat tire ..................................... 590
Floor mats.................................. 26
Fluid

Automatic transaxle.............. 639
Brake .................................... 641
Washer ................................. 514
Fog lights ................................. 252
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645

Front automatic air conditioning system............. 428
Front door courtesy lights

Location................................ 444
Wattage ................................ 645
Front fog lights........................ 252
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645

Front manual air conditioning system............. 422
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 53
Front personal lights............... 445
Wattage ................................ 645
Front seats............................... 155
Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 487
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Seat position memory........... 164
Seat ventilators..................... 442

Engine....................................... 635
“ACC” position ...................... 225
ACCESSORY mode ............. 229
Compartment........................ 503
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 500
How to start the

engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 634
If the engine will not start...... 615
Ignition switch

(engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 626
Engine coolant......................... 508
Capacity................................ 638
Checking............................... 508
Preparing and checking

before winter....................... 323

Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 505
Capacity................................ 636
Checking............................... 505
Oil pressure warning light ..... 563
Oil pressure warning

message............................. 579

Preparing and checking

before winter....................... 323
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC......................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 299
Function................................ 299
Warning light......................... 564
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

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Alphabetical index

Front side marker lights.......... 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645
Fuel ........................................... 257
Capacity................................ 635
Fuel gauge.............................. 94
Fuel pump shut off system.... 562
Information............................ 646
Refueling............................... 257
Type.............................. 257, 635
Warning light......................... 565

Fuel consumption

Average fuel economy.... 97, 103
Current fuel

consumption................. 97, 103
Fuel filler door.......................... 257

If the fuel filler door

cannot be opened............... 259
Refueling............................... 257
Fuel pump shut off system..... 562
Fuses ........................................ 535

Garage door opener ................ 466
Gauges ....................................... 94
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 447
Grocery bag hooks.................. 453

Hands-free system (for cellular phone)* ............. 371
Head restraints ........................ 168
Headlights................................ 241

Automatic High Beam

system................................ 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645

Heaters

Front automatic air

conditioning system............ 428

Front manual air conditioning

system................................ 422
Heated steering wheel.......... 442
Outside rear view

mirrors........................ 424, 430

Rear automatic air

conditioning system............ 438

Rear manual air conditioning

system................................ 435
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Hill-start assist control ........... 298
Hood ......................................... 500
Open..................................... 500

Hooks

Cargo hooks ......................... 453
Coat hooks ........................... 464
Grocery bag hooks ............... 453
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn.......................................... 172

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Alphabetical index

701

Keyless entry

Smart key system................. 121
Wireless remote

control ........................ 122, 130
Keys.......................................... 114
Battery-saving function......... 149
Electronic key ....................... 114
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
If the electronic key does not

operate properly................. 618
If you lose your keys............. 117
Key number plate ................. 114
Keyless entry................ 121, 130
Mechanical key..................... 116
Replacing the battery............ 532
Warning buzzer .................... 148
Wireless remote control

key...................................... 115
Knee airbags.............................. 41

I/M test ...................................... 497
Identification ............................ 633
Engine................................... 634
Vehicle.................................. 633

Ignition switch (engine switch).............. 225, 228
Illuminated entry system ........ 445
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicators ................................... 91
Initialization

Maintenance ......................... 491
Moon roof.............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 184
Power back door................... 135
Power windows..................... 180
Tire pressure

warning system .................. 517
Inside rear view mirror............ 174
Interior lights............................ 444
Switch ................................... 444
Wattage ................................ 645

Intuitive parking assist*

Jack

Positioning the jack............... 502
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 591
Jack handle.............................. 591
Jam protection function

Moon roof.............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 188
Power back door................... 134
Power windows..................... 179

*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

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M

Maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance... 498
General maintenance ........... 493
Maintenance data................. 632
Maintenance

requirements ...................... 490
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 563
Master warning light ............... 565
Meter........................................... 94
Indicators................................ 91
Instrument panel light

control .................................. 96
Meters..................................... 94
Multi-information display

(with color display) ............. 101

Multi-information display

(with monochrome display)................................. 97
Warning lights......................... 89

Mirrors

Inside rear view mirror.......... 174
Outside rear view mirror

defoggers ................... 424, 430
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Vanity mirrors ....................... 455
Moon roof................................. 182

Door lock linked

moon roof operation........... 183
Jam protection function ........ 183 Operation.............................. 182

702

Alphabetical index

Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 280
Language (multi-information display)............................. 99, 104
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 280
Lever

Auxiliary catch lever.............. 500
Hood lock release lever ........ 500
Shift lever.............................. 234
Tilt and telescopic steering

lock release lever ............... 172
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever.................... 253, 255
License plate lights ................. 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645

Light bulbs

Replacing.............................. 539
Wattage ................................ 645

Lights

Automatic High Beam

system................................ 246
Fog light switch..................... 252
Headlight switch.................... 241
Illuminated entry system....... 445
Interior lights ......................... 444
Interior lights list.................... 444
Luggage compartment

light..................................... 133
Personal lights ...................... 445
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 455
Wattage ................................ 645
Lock steering column ............. 172
Luggage compartment light......................................... 133
Wattage ................................ 645

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Alphabetical index

703

Odometer ................................... 94
Oil

Differential oil........................ 640
Engine oil.............................. 636

Opener

Back door ............................. 130
Fuel filler door....................... 259
Glass hatch........................... 142
Hood..................................... 500
Outer foot lights ...................... 444
Outside rear view mirrors....... 176
Adjusting and folding ............ 176
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 313
Mirror position memory......... 164
Outside rear view mirror

defoggers ................... 424, 430

Outside temperature display.................................... 458
Overheating, Engine ............... 626

MP3 disc................................... 356
Multi-information display (with color display) ............... 101
Audio system-linked.............. 101
Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise

control................................. 266

LDA (Lane Departure

Alert)................................... 281

Navigation

system-linked ..................... 101
Settings display..................... 104
Switching the display ............ 102
Warning message................. 572

Multi-information display (with monochrome display)..................................... 97
Drive information..................... 97
Settings display....................... 99
Warning message................. 572

Navigation system* Noise from under vehicle............ 8

*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

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R

Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control)............. 266
Radiator.................................... 509
Radio ........................................ 354
Rear automatic air conditioning system............. 438
Rear manual air conditioning system.................................... 435
Rear personal lights................ 445
Wattage ................................ 645
Rear seat .................................. 157
Adjustment............................ 157
Folding down ................ 159, 161
Rear seat entertainment system* Rear side marker lights........... 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Rear sunshade......................... 462
Rear turn signal lights ............ 239
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Turn signal lever................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645

704

Alphabetical index

Panoramic moon roof ............. 186
Jam protection function......... 188
Operation.............................. 186

Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)* Parking brake........................... 240
Operation.............................. 240
Parking brake engaged

warning buzzer................... 577

Parking brake engaged

warning message ............... 577
Parking lights........................... 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645

PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 306
Function................................ 306
PCS OFF switch ................... 307
Warning light......................... 564
Personal lights......................... 445
Wattage ................................ 645
Power back door...................... 129
Power outlets........................... 459
Power steering (Electric power steering) ...... 299 Warning light......................... 564
Power windows........................ 178

Door lock linked

window operation ............... 180
Jam protection function......... 179
Operation.............................. 178
Window lock switch............... 179

Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 306
Function................................ 306
PCS OFF switch ................... 307
Warning light......................... 564

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Alphabetical index

705

Safety Connect ........................ 473
Seat belt reminder light .......... 565
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking

Retractor .............................. 35

Child restraint system

installation ............................ 69

Cleaning and maintaining

the seat belt........................ 488

Emergency Locking

Retractor .............................. 35
How to wear your seat belt..... 28
How your child should wear

the seat belt.......................... 36

Pregnant women, proper

seat belt use......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer.... 565
Seat belt extender .................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
SRS warning light................. 564

Rear view mirror

Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Rear view monitor system*.... 288
Rear window defogger......................... 424, 430
Rear window wiper.................. 255
Refueling .................................. 257
Capacity................................ 635
Fuel types ..................... 257, 635
If the fuel filler door

cannot be opened............... 259
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 259

Replacing

Electronic key battery ........... 532
Fuses.................................... 535
Light bulbs ............................ 539
Tires...................................... 590
Wireless remote control

battery ................................ 532

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 674
Reset the maintenance data......................................... 491
Roof rails.................................. 204

*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

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Alphabetical index

Seat heaters ............................. 442
Seat position memory............. 164
Seat ventilators........................ 442
Seating capacity ...................... 206
Seats................................. 155, 157
Adjustment.................... 155, 157
Adjustment

precautions................. 156, 163

Child seats/child restraint

system installation................ 65
Cleaning................................ 488
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Seat position memory........... 164
Seat ventilators..................... 442

Sensor

Automatic headlight

system................................ 243

Automatic High Beam

system................................ 251
Inside rear view mirror .......... 175
Intuitive parking assist* LDA (Lane Departure

Alert)................................... 280
Radar sensor ........ 275, 307, 316

Shift lever................................. 234
Automatic transmission ........ 234
If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P................ 617
S mode ................................. 236
Shift lock system..................... 617
Shopping bag hooks............... 453
Side airbags............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Side mirrors ............................. 176
Adjusting and folding ............ 176
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 313
Mirror position memory......... 164
Side table ................................. 465
Side turn signal lights............. 239
Replacing light bulbs ............ 552
Turn signal lever................... 239
Smart key system.................... 147
Antenna location................... 147
Entry functions...................... 121
Starting the engine ............... 228
Warning message................. 587
Snow mode .............................. 235

HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)

Snow tires ................................ 326
Spare tire.................................. 590
Inflation pressure .................. 642
Storage location.................... 591
Spark plug................................ 638
Specifications .......................... 632
Speedometer.............................. 94
Steering lock

Column lock release ..... 226, 231
Steering lock system

warning message ............... 587
Steering wheel ......................... 172
Adjustment............................ 172
Audio switches...................... 341
Heated steering wheel.......... 442

Stop/tail lights

Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Storage feature ........................ 446
Stuck

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................... 629
Sun visors ................................ 455
Sunshade

Panoramic roof ..................... 186
Rear...................................... 462
Roof ...................................... 183

Alphabetical index

707

Switches

All-wheel drive lock

switch ................................. 297

Audio remote control

switches ............................. 341

Automatic High Beam

switch ................................. 246
Back door opener switch ...... 130
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

switch ................................. 313
Cruise control switch ............ 261
Door lock switch ................... 125
Driving position memory

switches ............................. 164

Dynamic radar cruise

control switch ..................... 266
Emergency flashers switch... 554
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
Fog light switch..................... 252
Garage door opener

switches ............................. 466

Heated steering wheel

switch ................................. 442
Ignition switch............... 225, 228
Intuitive parking assist* LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

switch ................................ 281
Light switches....................... 241

*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

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Alphabetical index

Meter control switches.......... 102
Moon roof switches............... 182
Outside rear view mirror

switches.............................. 176

Panoramic moon roof

switches.............................. 186
PCS OFF switch ................... 307
Power back door main

switch ................................. 132

Power back door opener

and closer switch................ 129
Power door lock switch......... 125
Power window switch............ 178
Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers switch ........ 424, 430

Rear window wiper and

washer switch..................... 255
Seat heater switches ............ 442
Seat ventilator switches........ 442
“SNOW” button ..................... 235
“SOS” button......................... 473
Talk switch............................ 417
Telephone switches.............. 397
Tire pressure warning

reset switch ........................ 517

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

button ................................. 266
VSC OFF switch ................... 300
Window lock switch............... 179
Windshield wiper and

washer switch..................... 253

Tachometer................................ 94
Tail lights.................................. 241
Light switch........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Talk switch............................... 417
Telephone switches ................ 397
Theft deterrent system

Alarm ...................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system..... 80
Theft prevention labels............. 85
Tire inflation pressure............. 525
Maintenance data................. 642
Warning light......................... 565
Tire information....................... 649
Glossary ............................... 656
Size....................................... 652
Tire identification number ..... 651
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading .............................. 654

Tire pressure warning system.................................... 516
Function................................ 516
Initializing.............................. 516
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................ 516
Registering ID codes ............ 518
Tire pressure warning reset

switch ................................. 517
Warning light......................... 565

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Alphabetical index

709

USB port................................... 342
Utility vehicle precautions...... 327

Valet key................................... 114
Vanity lights............................. 455
Wattage ................................ 645
Vanity mirrors.......................... 455
Vehicle data recordings.............. 9
Vehicle identification number................................... 633
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 298
Voice command system* ....... 417
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).................................. 298

Tires.......................................... 515
Chains................................... 325
Checking............................... 515
If you have a flat tire ............. 590
Inflation pressure .................. 642
Information............................ 649
Replacing.............................. 590
Rotating tires......................... 515
Size....................................... 642
Snow tires............................. 326
Spare tire .............................. 590
Tire pressure warning

system................................ 516
Warning light......................... 565
Tools......................................... 591
Top tether strap ......................... 75
Towing

Dinghy towing ....................... 224
Emergency towing ................ 557
Trailer towing ........................ 207
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 298
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 298
Trailer towing .......................... 207
Transmission ........................... 234
Automatic transmission......... 234
If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ..................... 617
S mode ................................. 236
Turn signal lights..................... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645

*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

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Alphabetical index

Warning buzzers

Brake system........................ 563
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering

system................................ 564
Key reminder ........................ 586
Open back door .................... 565
Open door............................. 565
Open glass hatch.................. 565
Open moon roof.................... 565 Seat belt reminder ................ 565
Warning lights............................ 89
ABS....................................... 564
Brake system........................ 563
Charging system................... 563
Electric power steering

system................................ 564
Low engine oil pressure........ 563
Low fuel level........................ 565
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 563
Master warning light.............. 565
Open back door .................... 565
Open door............................. 565
Open glass hatch.................. 565
Open moon roof.................... 565 Pre-collision system.............. 564
Seat belt reminder light......... 565
Slip indicator ......................... 564
SRS ...................................... 564
Tire pressure......................... 565

Warning messages.................. 572
Washer ............................. 253, 255
Checking............................... 514
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 323
Switch........................... 253, 255
Washing and waxing............... 484
Weight

Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 632
Wheels...................................... 528
Replacing.............................. 528
Size....................................... 642
Window glasses ...................... 178
Window lock switch ................ 179
Windows................................... 178
Power windows..................... 178
Rear window

defogger..................... 424, 430

Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 424, 431
Windshield wipers........... 253, 255
Intermittent wiper.................. 253
Winter driving tips................... 323
Wireless remote control key.......................................... 115
Battery-saving function......... 149
Locking/Unlocking ........ 122, 130
Replacing the battery............ 532
WMA disc ................................. 356

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Alphabetical index

711

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712

GAS STATION INFORMATION

Auxiliary catch lever

P. 500

Fuel filler door

P. 259

Hood lock release

lever P. 500

Fuel filler door opener

P. 259

Tire inflation pressure

P. 642

Fuel tank capacity (Reference) Fuel type Cold tire inflation pressure Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill — reference)

Engine oil type

19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)

Unleaded gasoline only

P. 257, 635

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

P. 642