checking oil TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2012 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

466 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

467
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 576
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

627
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 223
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 558
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 518
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 539
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 558
If the engine will not start...... 554
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 556
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 560
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 528
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 528
If you have a flat tire ............ 540
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 557
If you think something is wrong ................................. 526
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 519
If your vehicle overheats ...... 564 Engine
Compartment ........................463
Engine switch ................170, 174
Hood......................................457
How to start the
engine .........................170, 174
Identification number .............573
If the engine will not start ......554
Ignition switch................170, 174
Overheating...........................564
Engine compartment cover.....465
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................580
Checking ...............................469
Preparing and checking before winter .......................243
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................185
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................576
Checking ...............................466
Preparing and checking before winter .......................243
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................223
Enhanced VSC .........................223
EPS ............................................223
Event data recorder ...................26E

632 Alphabetical index
TiresChains ................................... 243
Checking ............................... 478
If you have a flat tire .............. 540
Inflation pressure................... 487
Information ............................ 590
Replacing .............................. 540
Rotating tires ......................... 478
Size ....................................... 584
Snow tires ............................. 243
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 478, 531
Tools ......................................... 540
Total load capacity................... 242
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 265
Emergency towing................. 520
Trailer towing......................... 247
Traction control........................ 223
TRAC ......................................... 223
Trip information ....................... 191
Trip meter ................................. 185
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 182
Wattage ................................. 586
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 413
Wattage ................................. 586
Vanity mirrors........................... 413
Vehicle identification number ................................... 573
Vehicle stability control........... 223
VSC............................................ 223
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 528
Open door ............................. 531
Seat belt reminder ................. 531 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 529
Brake assist system .............. 529
Brake system ........................ 528
Charging system .... ............... 529
Electric power steering system ................................ 529
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 529
Engine oil pressure ............... 529
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 529
Master warning light .............. 531
Open door ............................. 531
Pretensioners ........................ 529
Seat belt reminder light ......... 531
SRS airbags .......................... 529
Tire pressure warning light.... 531
Warning messages .................. 539
Washer Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 243
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 440
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 238
Load limits ............................. 242
Weight ................................... 572
Wheels ...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 101
Window lock switch................. 101
Windows
Power windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.......................... 208, 212
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 291
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 496
Wireless remote control key.... 48
WMA disc.................................. 312
V
W