TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

6519-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier
for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for you r
Toyota. It is used in registeri ng the ownership of your vehicle .
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
On some models, this number
is stamped under the right-hand
front seat.
This number is also on the Cer-
tification Label.
Vehicle identification

6529-1. Specifications
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE)
engine3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

6539-1. Specifications
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Engine
Model1AR-FE2GR-FKS
Ty p e 4-cylinder in line,
4-cycle, gasoline6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke
3.54 
4.13 in.
(90.0  105.0 mm) 3.70 
3.27 in.
(94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 163.1 cu. in.
(2672 cm3)210.9 cu. in.

(3456 cm3)
Valve clearance
Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)

6549-1. Specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat isfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Without filter2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

6559-1. Specifications
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils wi th a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vi scosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher visco sity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle i s
operated at high speeds, or un der extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to h elp
you select the o il you should use.

6569-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity
(Reference)
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(1AR-FE)
engine10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-
FKS) engine
Vehicles without the Stop & Start sys-
tem
12.9 qt. (12.2 L, 10.7 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with the Stop & Start system
13.0 qt. (12.3 L, 10.8 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 technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
DENSO SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
0.043 in.(1.1 mm)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.

6579-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 F
(20 C): 12.3 V or More
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
2WD models:
8.0 qt. (7.58 L, 6.7 Imp. qt.)
AWD models:
8.0 qt. (7.58 L, 6.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine A TF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your tr ansmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.

6589-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity 0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity
0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

6599-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 l bf (300 N,
31 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.4 in. (85 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining
wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*28 
11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

6609-1. Specifications
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Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Tires and wheels
Tire size245/60R18 105T, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the max-
imum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the
tire sidewall.
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J, 18 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeP245/60R18 104T, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the max-
imum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the
tire sidewall.
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J, 18 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)