differential TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

1854-1. Before driving
4
Driving
HIGHLANDER_U
NOTICE
●When driving over bumps on
the road, drive as slowly as pos-
sible to avoid damaging the
wheels, underside of the vehi-
cle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire (
P.472)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, transaxle, transfer
(AWD models), rear differential
(AWD models), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the pro-
peller shaft (AWD models),
bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

5048-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity*0.41 qt. (0.39 L, 0.35 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX
NOTICE
■Transfer oil type precaution
Using transfer oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal noise
or vibration, or damage the transfer of your vehicle.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity*0.56 qt. (0.53 L, 0.47 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX
NOTICE
■Differential gear oil type precaution
Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the differential gear of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.7 in. (94 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4

553Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER_UClock ................................... 81, 84
Coat hooks .............................. 384
Condenser .............................. 416
Console box ............................ 367
Consumption screen.............. 108
Conversation mirror ............... 386
Cooling system ...................... 415
Engine overheating .............. 495
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 257
Cup holders ............................ 368
Current fuel consumption . 86, 94
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 521
D
Daytime running light system216 Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ... 337, 343, 347
Rear window ........ 337, 343, 347
Windshield............ 337, 343, 346
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 504
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 155
Dimension ............................... 500
Dinghy towing ........................ 201
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 257
Head-up display ................... 103
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 252
Multi-information display .. 84, 93
RCTA .................................... 292
Toyota Multi-operation touch 334
Warning message ................ 468
Distance until next engine oil change..................................... 83
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 403 Door courtesy lights...............363
Door lock
Back door .............................121
Side doors ............................ 117
Smart key system .................133
Wireless remote control........ 115
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................120
Back door .............................121
Door glasses ........................167
Door lock ..............................121
Open door warning buzzer . 118, 120
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Rear door child-protectors ....120
Downhill assist control system ...............................................319
Drive distance .....................88, 97
Drive information ................88, 97
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......147
Memory recall function .........149
Drive-start control ..................180
Driving Break-in tips .........................180
Correct driving posture ...........25
Driving mode select switch ...314
Procedures ...........................179
Winter drive tips....................327
Driving information display85, 94
Driving mode select switch ...314
Driving position memory .......147 Memory recall function .........149
Driving range ................86, 94, 95
Driving support system informa- tion display........................87, 97
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............257Warning message.................267
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ...................................322

558Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER_UDynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 257
Eco Driving Indicator ........ 86, 95
Fuel economy................... 86, 94
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 252
Menu icons ....................... 84, 93
Meter control switches ..... 85, 94
Navigation system-linked display ....................................... 87, 97
Pop-up display ................. 84, 93
Settings ............................ 89, 98
Suggestion function........ 92, 102
Tire pressure ............ 88, 97, 422
Vehicle information display88, 97
Warning message .. 92, 102, 468
Multi-terrain Select ................. 315
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................... 87, 97, 106
Noise from under vehicle .......... 6
Normal mode .................. 314, 316
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Odometer and trip meter display Display items .......................... 83
“ODO TRIP” switch ................ 83
Pop-up display ....................... 83
Oil Engine oil ............................. 502
Rear differential oil ............... 504
Opener Back door ............................. 123
Fuel filler door ...................... 227
Hood..................................... 410
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ........................... 165 BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ....278
Linked mirror function when
reversing.............................165
Mirror position memory.........147
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ....................337, 343, 347
RCTA function.......................292
Outside temperature ................81
Overheating.............................495
P
Panic mode ............................. 116
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........174
Operation..............................173
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ......................284
Parking brake Operation.............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.................................213
Warning light.........................465
Warning message.................213
Parking lights Light switch...........................216
Replacing light bulbs ............441
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .310Function................................310
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................304Function................................304
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function................................235
PCS OFF switch ...................238
Warning light.........................464
Personal lights ........................363
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...............................................297Warning message.................302
Power outlets ..........................384