ECO TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2002 XU20 / 1.G Owners Manual

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Fuel type:
2AZFE engineUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
1MZFE engine Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 75 (19.8, 16.5) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2AZFE engine
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)
1MZFE engine Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge
No.BT3373F (used belt), Ibf: 2AZFE engineAutomatic adjustment
1MZFE engine 11 5 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
2AZFE engineWith filter 3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
1MZFE engine With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Oil grade: API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”, SL
“EnergyConserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
Fuel Service specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2AZFE engine 6.4 (6.8, 5.6)
1MZFE engine 9.4 (9.9, 8.2)
Coolant type:
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8V Fully charged
12.2—12.4V Half charged
11.8—12.0V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Twowheel drive modelsUp to 3.3 (3.5, 2.9)
Fourwheel drive models Up to 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid Type TIV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type TIV
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle. TRANSFER
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Tollfree: 18003314331).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, 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 ei-
ther call the Auto Safety Hotline
tollfree at 18004249393 (or
3660123 in Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hot-
line.This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation. It provides the purchasers and/
or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire
quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
DOT quality grades—All passenger car
tires must conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these
grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example: Treadwear
200 Traction AA Temperature A
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners
Uniform tire quality grading

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Publication No. OM48429U
Part No. 01999-48429
Printed in Japan 01-0108-00
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 102 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during breakin period 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
2AZFE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZFE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96)
or higher is recommended.
See page 181 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 L (19.8 gal., 16.5 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”, SL “EnergyConserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 255 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 260 through 265.
Tire pressure: See page 281.
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