oil type TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

14Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_UPrecautions for winter season....
.......................................... P.327
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) ............. P.338, 343
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.397
Fuel filler door .................................................................... P.227
Refueling method ................................................................. P.227
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ................................................. P.501
Tires..................................................................................... P.419
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................... P.419, 505
Winter tires/tire chains ......................................................... P.327
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system .................. P.419
Coping with flat tires............................................................. P.472
Hood .................................................................................... P.410
Opening ............................................................................... P.410
Engine oil ............................................................................. P.502
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.495
Warning messages .............................................................. P.468
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*................... P.210P.216
Parking lights
*.................................................................... P.216
Headlights/daytime running lights
*.................................. P.216
Headlights........................................................................... P.216
Daytime running lights ............... ....................................... P.216
Front side marker lights .................................................... P.216
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights*........................... P.216
Front fog lights
*.................................................................. P.222
Stop/tail lights .................................................................... P.216
Tail lights............................................................................. P.216
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.206
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.441, Watts: P.507)

912-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
HIGHLANDER_Upower back door system operates.

(Stop & Start) (if
equipped) ( P.272)
Select to set the length of time the
Stop & Start system will operate
when the “A/C” switch of the air
conditioning system is on.
 “TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warn-
ing System) ( P.422)
• “Set Pressure” (tire pressure
warning system initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pressure
warning system.
• “Change Wheel” (register tire pressure warning system sensor
ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the tire
pressure warning system.
 “Rear Seat Reminder”
( P. 1 1 9 )
Select to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
“Scheduled Maintenance”
( P.403)
Select to reset the scheduled main-
tenance information (maintenance
required message and distance
until maintenance necessary) after
all maintenance is performed.
“Oil Maintenance” ( P.412)
Select to reset the oil maintenance
information (maintenance required
message and distance until mainte-
nance necessary) after an oil
change is performed.
■ Meter settings
Press and hold to change the settings of the following
items:

Language
Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units
Select to change the units of mea-
sure displayed.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P.86)
Select to enable/disable the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.

Fuel economy display
Select to change the average fuel
consumption display between after
start/after reset. ( P. 8 6 )

Select to display/not display the
audio system linked display.

Select to change the displayed con-
tent of the following:
• Display contents
Select to display/not display the
AWD control (if equipped). ( P.88)
• Drive information type
Select to change the drive informa-
tion type display between after
start/after reset.
• Drive information items
Select to set the first and second
items of the drive information dis-
play to any of the following: aver-
age vehicle
speed/distance/ elapsed time.

1012-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
HIGHLANDER_USelect to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the tire
pressure warning system.

“Rear Seat Reminder”
( P. 1 1 9 )
Select to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
“Scheduled Maintenance”
( P.403)
Select to reset the scheduled main-
tenance information (maintenance
required message and distance
until maintenance necessary) after
all maintenance is performed.
“Oil Maintenance” ( P.412)
Select to reset the oil maintenance
information (maintenance required
message and distance until mainte-
nance necessary) after an oil
change is performed.
■ Meter settings
Press and hold to change
the settings of the following
items:
 Language
Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units
Select to change the units of mea-
sure displayed.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P. 9 5 )
Select to enable/disable the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.
Speedometer display (digital
speed)
Select to enable/disable the speed- ometer display.

Gadget content
Select to turn the display of a gad-
get.
Fuel economy type
Select to change the average fuel
consumption display and an item to
be displayed as gadget.
Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up
displays for each relevant system.
Multi-information display off
Displays a blank screen.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.521
■Background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area
The background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area is
changed according to the driving
mode as follows ( P.314):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
●If a warning message is displayed,
operation of the settings display
will be suspended.
■Pop-up displays
Depending on the pop-up display,
the currently displayed item in the

3274-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according
to the driving conditions:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specified for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from Toyota dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle

4136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and
preparing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.502
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■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.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situations, oil consump-
tion may increase, and engine oil
may need to be re filled in between
oil maintenance intervals.

4336-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend
using the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or
types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are
equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow
the tire pressure warning system to
provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are
replaced, tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters must be
installed. ( P.424)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual,
as this may result in a loss of
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious
injury.
■When installing the wheel
nuts
Never use oil or grease on the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the
wheel nuts to be excessively tight-
ened, leading to bolt or disc wheel
damage. In addition, the oil or
grease can cause the wheel nuts
to loosen and the wheel may fall
off, causing an accident and
resulting in death or serious injury.
Remove any oil or grease from
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels pro-
hibited
Do not use cracked or deformed
wheels. Doing so could cause the
tire to leak air during driving, pos-
sibly causing an accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replace-
ment may affect the tire pres-
sure warning valves and
transmitters, make sure to have
tires serviced by your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service
shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmit-
ters at your Toyota dealer.

5048-1. Specifications
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*: 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

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.410)
Fuel filler door ( P.228)
Hood lock release lever ( P.410)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.228)
Power back door switch
* (  P.124)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.505)
*: If equipped
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.9 gal. (68 L, 14.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.501
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.505
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
P.502
Engine oil typeP.502