fuel type TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2005 XU20 / 1.G Owners Manual

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Onpavement and offroad
driving tips
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility ve-
hicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is
designed for off −road use also. In addition, this vehicle
has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than
that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design fea-
ture causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rol-
lover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death
or serious injury. Be sure to read “Off −road vehicle precau-
tions” on page 290 in Section 2 and “Off −road driving pre-
cautions” on page 320 in Section 3.
Leak detection pump (2AZFE engine)
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This
check is done approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under-
neath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It
does not indicate a malfunction.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Off−road vehicle precautions 290
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Break −in period 291
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Fuel 291
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Fuel pump shut off system 293
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Operation in foreign countries 294
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Three −way catalytic converters 294
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Engine exhaust cautions 295
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Facts about engine oil consumption 296
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 297
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Brake system 297
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 301
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Your Toyota’s identification 301
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Theft prevention labels 302
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Suspension and chassis 303
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Tire information 304
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Vehicle load limits 312
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Cargo and luggage 313
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Types of tires 315
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SECTION 2

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Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to side
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
When driving offroad or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and
chassis.
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar offroad ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles). FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix
−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5 −M93
in Canada.NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
Breakin period Fuel

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OCTANE RATING
2AZFE engine: Select Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
3MZFE engine: Select 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.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will
lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern. GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT
ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to
avoid buildup of engine deposits.
However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.
contains detergent additives to keep clean
and/or clean intake systems.
QUALITY GASOLINE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for quality fuel named
WorldWide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that
is expected to be applied world wide.
The WWFC consists of four categories
that depend on required emission lev-
els. In the U.S., category 3 or 4 has
been adopted. The WWFC improves air
quality by providing for better emis-
sions in vehicle fleets, and customer
satisfaction through better vehicle per-
formance.
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-
prove air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.

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Fuel type:
2AZ− FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
3MZ −FE 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.): 72.5 (19.1, 16.0) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2AZ− FE engine
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)
3MZ −FE 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
Borroughs drive belt tension gauge
No.BT− 33−73F (used belt), Ibf:
2AZ− FE engine
Automatic adjustment
3MZ −FE engine
125 10 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
2AZ− FE engine
With filter 3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
3MZ −FE engine
With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Fuel Service specifications

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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/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
4. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
5. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Engine compartment
(with daytime running light system)
6. RR HTR 15 A: Rear air conditioning
system
7. HLP RH LWR 15 A: Right−hand head-
light (low beam)
8. HLP LH LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
9. ALTS 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-
tem 14. HLP 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/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, fuel pump
17. DOOR LOCK 25 A: Power door lock
system, theft deterrent system
18. HLP 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

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25. IGN 10 A: Gauges and meters, SRS
airbag system, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, front passenger occupant
classification system
26. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system, shift
lock system, navigation system, rear
seat entertainment system, air condi-
tioning system, multiplex communica-
tion system
27. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
28. P RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
29. PWR OUTLET1 15 A: Power outlets
30. FR FOG 20 A: Front fog lights
31. ECUIG 10 A: Electric moon roof,
anti −lock brake system, vehicle stability
control system, shift lock system,
charging system, starting system
32. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
33. D RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
34. D FR DOOR 25 A: Power windows,
door courtesy lights, power door lock
system
35. S/ROOF 20 A: Electric moon roof 36. HEATER 10 A:
Air conditioning system,
electric cooling fan, rear window defog-
ger, outside rear view mirror defogger,
gauges and meters
37. IG1 7.5 A: Back−up lights, vehicle sta-
bility control system, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, outside rear view mir-
ror heaters, power door lock system,
wireless remote control system, naviga-
tion system, multiplex communication
system
38. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper
39. STOP 20 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti −lock brake system, ve-
hicle stability control system, shift lock
system, trailer lights, multiplex commu-
nication system, multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
40. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
41. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heaters
42. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, starter sys-
tem
43. WASHER 20 A: Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light 44. FR DEF 20 A:
Air conditioning system,
outside rear view mirror defoggers
45. P FR DOOR 20 A: Power windows,
door courtesy lights, multiplex commu-
nication system
46. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights, front fog
lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, parking lights
47. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights,
trailer lights
48. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
Fuses (type B)
49. AM2 30 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system
50. ABS2 50 A: Anti−lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system
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1. ABS1 30 A: Anti−lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system
52. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
53. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans
54. RR DEF 30 A: Rear window defoggers
55. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans

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56. MAIN 40 A: “H−LP RH LWR”, “H −LP
LH LWR”, “H −LP RH UPR” and “H −LP
LH UPR” fuses
57. AM1 40 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system
58. POWER 30 A: Power seat
Fuse (type C)
59. ALT 140 A: “POWER”, “STOP”, “FR
DEF”, “FR FOG”, “OBD”, “TAIL”,
“PANEL”, “S/ROOF”, “D FR DOOR”, “P
FR DOOR”, “D RR DOOR”, “P RR
DOOR” and “PWR OUTLET1” fuses
60. RDI 50 A: No circuit

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Part No. 01999-48570
Printed in Japan 01−0411 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 135 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
2AZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
3MZ −FE 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 291 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
72.5 L (19.1 gal., 16.0 Imp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 381 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 385 through 393.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 410.
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