coolant temperature TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 (in English) User Guide
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5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER HV_U
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on 
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
6After stopping the hybrid sys-
tem and waiting for 5 minutes 
or more, start the hybrid sys-
tem again and check if 
“Hybrid System Overheated 
Output Power Reduced” is 
shown on the  for the 
multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact 
your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has 
dropped and the vehicle may be 
driven normally. However, if the message appears 
again frequently, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
WARNING
■When inspecting under the 
hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from 
under the hood, do not open the 
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has 
been turned off, check that the 
“READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is oper-
ating, the gasoline engine may 
automatically start, or the cool-
ing fan may suddenly operate 
even if the gasoline engine 
stops. Do not touch or approach 
rotating parts such as the fan, 
which may lead to fingers or 
clothing (especially a tie, a scarf 
or a muffler) getting caught, 
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap 
and the coolant reservoir caps 
while the hybrid system and 
radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or 
coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power 
control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the 
hybrid system has cooled down 
sufficiently. Adding cool coolant to 
a hot hybrid system too quickly 
can cause damage to the hybrid 
system. 
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5138-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Outside temperature
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and good 
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, 
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. 
However, it must be replaced 
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil 
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained 
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates  the characteristic of the oil 
which allows cold startability. 
Oils with a lower value before  the W allow for easier starting 
of the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the  viscosity characteristic of the 
oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher 
viscosity (one with a higher 
value) may be better suited if 
the vehicle is operated at high 
speeds, or under extreme 
load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to 
some oil containers to help you 
select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline 
engine10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp. qt.)
Power con-
trol unit2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
 “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non -amine, non-nitrite, and 
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic 
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone. 
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5248-1. 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 that 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 inflated 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 
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562Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UEDR (Event data recorder)......... 7
E-Four ...................................... 326
Elapsed time ..................... 96, 106
Electric motor (traction motor)71
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
............................................... 326Warning light ........................ 469
Electronic key ......................... 128 Battery-saving function......... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
Replacing the battery ........... 444
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 186
Operation ............................. 185
Electronically Controlled Brake  System (ECB) ....................... 325
Emergency flashers ............... 458
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 466
If a warning light turns on ..... 466
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 476
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 498
If the electronic key does not  operate properly ................. 496
If the fuel filler door cannot be  opened ............................... 495
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................... 493
If the vehicle is trapped in rising  water .................................. 459
If you have a flat tire ............. 481
If you lose your keys ............ 495
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 464
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency................. 458 If your vehicle ne
eds to be towed
...........................................461
If your vehicle overheats ......504
Energy monitor ....................... 117
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............216
Compartment........................416
Engine switch .......................213
Hood .....................................414
How to start the hybrid system ...........................................213
Identification number ............ 511
If the hybrid system will not start ...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency .................458
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................213
Overheating ..........................504
Power switch ........................213
Tachometer.............................89
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................513
Checking ..............................418
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................333
Engine coolant temperature  gauge .......................................89
Engine oil Capacity ...............................512
Checking ..............................416
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................333
Warning light.........................467
Engine switch (power switch)213 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................458
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ...............................................326Warning light.........................469
EV drive mode.........................218
EV indicator...............................72 
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571Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UTraction Control (TRAC) ........ 325
Traction motor (electric motor)71
Trail Mode ............................... 323
Trailer Sway Control .............. 325
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission
Driving mode select switch... 322
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 ............ 449
Turn signal lever ................... 223
U
USB charging ports................ 374
V
Vanity lights ............................ 388
Vanity mirrors ......................... 388
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-grated Management) ............ 326
Vehicle data recording ............... 6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated  Management (VDIM) ............. 326
Vehicle identification number510
Vehicle information display ... 96,  106
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 325
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 358
VSC (Vehicle St ability Control)
............................................... 325
W
Warning buzzers ABS ...................................... 468
Airbags ................................. 468 Approach warning ................278
Brake hold ............................473
Brake Override System ........468
Brake system ........................466
Charging system ..................467
Downshifting .........................222
Drive-Start Control................468
Electric power steering .........469
Engine ..................................467
Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing (LTA) .............................269
High coolant temperature .....466
Hybrid system .......................467
Hybrid system overheat ........467
Intuitive parking assist .296, 299,  471
Low engine oil pressure .......467
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...260,  264, 470
Open door ....................132, 134
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................471
Pre-collision brakin g .............251
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................471
RCTA function.......................301
Seat belt .......................469, 470
Warning label ............................75
Warning lights .........................466 ABS ......................................468
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................473
Brake Override System ........468
Brake system ........................466
Charging system ..................467
Drive-Start Control................468
Electric power steering .........469
High coolant temperature .....466
Hybrid system overheat warning  light .....................................467
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................471