bulb TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 472
• Sun visors ..................... 472
• Vanity mirrors................ 472
• Conversation mirror ...... 473
• Clock ............................. 473
• Outside temperature display........................... 474
• Power outlets ................ 475
• USB charging ports....... 477
• Rear sunshades............ 479
• Armrest ......................... 480
• Coat hooks.................... 481
• Assist grips ................... 481
• Side table ...................... 482
Garage door opener .......... 483
Safety Connect.................. 490
Compass ........................... 495
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 500
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 504 7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 507
General maintenance .................... 510
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 513
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 514
Hood .................................. 516
Positioning a floor jack .......................... 518
Engine compartment ......... 519
Tires................................... 531
Tire inflation pressure ........ 542
Wheels............................... 545
Air conditioning filter .......... 547
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 549
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 552
Light bulbs ......................... 556
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15Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 653
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 608
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 654
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 644
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 593
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Daytime running lights
* /parking lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Front fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Front turn signal lig hts/parking lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Downhill assist control system
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 556, Watts: P. 663)
*: If equipped
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2334-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed. (Customizable feature P. 688)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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7Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 500
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 504
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 507
General maintenance ................... 510
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 513
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 514
Hood ................................. 516
Positioning a floor jack ................................. 518
Engine compartment ......... 519
Tires .................................. 531
Tire inflation pressure ....... 542
Wheels .............................. 545
Air conditioning filter.......... 547
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 549
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 552
Light bulbs......................... 556

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(  P. 5 2 7 )• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 5 2 6 )• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 524)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 5 2 1 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 552)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 5 5 6 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (
P. 525)
Tire inflation
pressure
(  P. 542)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 5 3 0 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

5557-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 556)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
WARNING
■ To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicate d, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired b y your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

5567-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 663)
 P. 1 2 6
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems diffic ult to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Turning off the power back door main switch (if equipped)

5577-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Headlight high beam/day-
time running light (if
equipped)
Headlight low beam
Front fog light (if equipped)
Front turn signal light/park-
ing light (if equipped)
Front side marker light1
2
3
4
5
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate lights1
2
3

5587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Headlight low beams
For the right side only:
Remove the washer fluid
tank opening.
Turn the cover counterclock-
wise.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
3
4

5597-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
Turn the cover clockwise and
install it.
For the right side only: Install the washer fluid tank.
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