tow TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2001 Service Owner's Manual

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
353
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely
by a wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the front
eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed
and result in death or serious injury.

Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.

Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.

Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.

To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.

If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.

Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.

Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
ÐEmergency towing eyelet
precautions

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
354
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
The following methods are effective to get
out when your vehicle is struck in mud,
sand or other condition from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when
towing.

Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.

Place a stone or wood under the tires.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of the Pº position to other posi-
tions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCKº
position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.3. Insert your finger into the hole to
push down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of the Pº
position only while pushing the but-
ton.
4. Shift into the Nº position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
ÐTips for towing a stuck
vehicleIf you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
360
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
or neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (gaso-
line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-
vents), which may be toxic or cause
damage.
3. Rinse thoroughlyÐdried soap can
cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hardÐyou might scratch
the paint.Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some type of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
NOTICE
With mast type antenna:
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is removed before driv-
ing your Toyota through an automatic
car wash.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface
does not repel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car- cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer 's instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
that the nozzles do not become blocked
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to
have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
406
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
Model:
2AZ- FE and 3MZ- FE
Type:
2AZ- FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
3MZ- FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
2AZ- FE engine
88.5
96.0 (3.48
3.78)
3MZ- FE engine
92.0
83.0 (3.62
3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2AZ- FE engine
2362 (144.1)
3MZ- FE engine
3311 (202.1)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
*
1mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity
weight (occupants
+ luggage) kg (lb.)Two- wheel drive models Four- wheel drive models
4690 (184.6)
4690 (184.6)
1825 (71.9) 1825 (71.9)
1690 (66.5)
*
2
1745 (68.7)*
3
2715 (106.9) 2715 (106.9)
1580 (62.2) 1575 (62.0)
1565 (61.6) 1555 (61.2)
390 (860)
*
4
526 (1159)*
5390 (860)*
4
526 (1159)*
5
*
1
: Unladen vehicle*
2: Without roof rails*
3: With roof rails*
4: Without third seat*
5: With third seat*
6: 2AZ- FE engine*
7: 3MZ- FE engine*
8: Without towing package*
9: With towing package1680 (66.1)
*
2
1735 (68.3)*
3
Towing capacity
(trailer weight +
cargo weight) kg (lb.)680 (1500)*
6, 8
1360 (3000)*
6, 9
907 (2000)*
7, 8
1585 (3500)*
7, 9
680 (1500)*
6, 8
1360 (3000)*
6, 9
907 (2000)*
7, 8
1585 (3500)*
7, 9
Engine

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
408
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W- 30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2AZ- FE engine
With rear heater 7.7 (8.1, 6.8)
8.5 (9.0, 7.5)
*
Without rear heater
6.3 (6.7, 5.5)
7.1 (7.5, 6.2)
*
3MZ- FE engine
With rear heater 10.7 (11.3, 9.4)
11.4 (12.0, 10.0)
*
Without rear heater
9.4 (9.9, 8.3)
10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
*
*
: Vehicles with towing package
Coolant type:
Toyota Super Long Life Coolantº is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use Toyota Super Long Life
Coolantº or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non- silicate, non- amine,
non- nitrite, and non- borate coolant with
long- life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long- life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
* at 20
C (68
F):
12.6Ð12.8V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0V 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 refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
411
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)
1. A/F 25 A: Air fuel ratio sensor
2. CRT 7.5 A: Rear seat entertainment
system, navigation system
3. STARTER 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
4. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
5. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Engine compartment
(with daytime running light system)
6. RR HTR 15 A: Rear air conditioning
system
7. H- LP RH LWR 15 A: Right- hand head-
light (low beam)
8. H- LP LH LWR 15 A: Left- hand head-
light (low beam)
9. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system
10. POWER OUTLET2 20 A: Power outlets
11. TOWING 20 A: Trailer lights
12. HORN 10 A: Horns
13. SECURITY 15 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem14. H- LP RH UPR 10 A: Right- hand head-
light (high beam)
15. ECU´B 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
air conditioning system, gauges and
meters, multiplex communication sys-
tem, electronic moon roof, front pas-
senger occupant classification system
16. EFI NO.1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, fuel pump
17. DOOR LOCK 25 A: Power door lock
system, theft deterrent system
18. H- LP LH UPR 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (high beam)
19. RAD NO.1 25 A: Audio system
20. DOME 10 A: Personal lights, interior
lights, vanity lights, ignition switch light,
wireless remote control system, gauges
and meters, navigation system
21. HAZARD 15 A: Emergency flashers,
instrument panel light, trailer lights
22. SPARE 7.5 A: Spare fuse
23. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
24. SPARE 25 A: Spare fuse

2005 HIGHLANDER (EWD592U)
63
1
2I
3 2
4 1
2G133 I15
B
HEAD LAMP Relay
20A EFI NO. 110A HORN10A H- LP LH UPR 10A H- LP RH UPR
40A MAIN D. C. C
7. 5A ALT- S
2 125A DOOR LOCK
15A HAZARD7. 5A ECU- B
15A SECURITY25A RAD NO. 1
10A DOME 2
73
4
6 AM2 AM1ACC
IG1
IG2
ST21C2
10A IGN
15A IG215A RR WIP25A WIPER 10A ECU- IG 20A WASHER7. 5A IG1
1C715A CIG
7. 5A RAD NO. 2 L
L
G
GR
1C1
1C4
R- B
W W
2 1
7. 5A DRL
2 2 1
15A H- LP LH LWR 222 1
15A H- LP RH LWR1
32
53
3 3
DRL NO. 2 Relay 3 2G4
E10R- B
R- B R- B
BL- R
20A TOWING Y
1G1
212
2L
E10B
B
(
*2)(
*1)
(
*1)(
*1) * 1 : w/ Daytime Running Light
* 2 : w/o Daytime Running Light
7. 5A STARTER10A HEATER
(
*1)(
*1) (
*1)(
*1)
2 3
1 5
2D3
EFI RelayY
222 1
10A EFI NO. 2L- W
B- W R- WR- Y 1 ST1
IC1 3 B
B- Y
20A POWER OUTLET28
B- W
STARTER RelayIgnition SW

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
30
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.
To open the back door, pull the lock
release lever.
Operating the power door lock switch or
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously locks or unlocks the back door.
(See ÐLocking and unlocking doorsº on
page 20 and Side doorsº on page 24 in
this Section.)
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.See ÐStowage precautionsº on page 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.When closing the back door, the inside
strap can be used to make the reach
easier.
To close the back door, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is secure-
ly closed.
See ÐStowage precautionsº on page 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
Back door

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
36
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the
switch between the personal lights.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ONº position.
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operationÐ
To open: Push the switch toward the
SLIDE OPENº side.
The roof will open and stop partway 45
mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened posi-
tion. When you push the switch toward
the SLIDE OPENº side again, the moon
roof will open fully. To stop the roof part-
way, push the switch toward either the
SLIDE OPENº or TILT UPº side quickly
while the roof is moving.
As driving with the moon roof opened fully
will cause wind throbs, we recommend
you to drive with the moon roof partway
45 mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened
position.
When you quickly push and release the
switch, the moon roof will open while the
switch is depressed and stop when re-
leased.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.To close: Push the switch toward the
TILT UPº side.
The roof will fully close automatically. To
stop the roof partway, push the switch
toward either the SLIDE OPENº or TILT
UPº side quickly.
When you quickly push and release the
switch, the moon roof will close while the
switch is depressed and stop when re-
leased.
Tilting operationÐ
To tilt up: Push the switch toward the
TILT UPº side.
The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To
stop the roof partway, push the switch
toward either the SLIDE OPENº or TILT
UPº side quickly.
When you quickly push and release the
switch, the moon roof will tilt up while the
switch is depressed and stop when re-
leased.
To tilt down: Push the switch toward the
SLIDE OPENº side.
The roof will fully tilt down automatically.
To stop the roof partway, push the switch
toward either the SLIDE OPENº or TILT
UPº side quickly.
Electric moon roof

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409)
37
2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)
When you quickly push and release the
switch, the moon roof will tilt down while
the switch is depressed and stop when
released.
Key off operation: If all the side doors
and back door are closed, it works for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when either
front door is opened.
Jam protection function:

If something gets caught between the
moon roof and frame during slide clos-
ing operation, the moon roof stops and
then opens slightly.

If something gets caught between the
moon roof and frame during tilting
down operation, the moon roof stops
and then tilts up fully.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact,
this function may work even if nothing is
caught.If the moon roof does not operate auto-
matically or the jam protection function
does not operate correctly, you should
normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and
hold the switch toward the TILT UPº side.
The moon roof will tilt up and down, then
slide open and close. After the slide close
operation, release the switch.
Make sure that the moon roof opens and
closes automatically. If the moon roof can-
not be operated properly, have it checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.

While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other-
wise, they could be seriously in-
jured if the vehicle stops suddenly
or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.

Before you close the moon roof,
always make sure there is nobody
around the moon roof. You must
also make sure nobody places his
or her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening. If
someone's neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof,
first make sure it is safe to do so.