Transmission TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2023 User Guide

3194-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the engine or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air
intake will cause severe engine
damage.
●Water entering the automatic
transmission will cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up
of your transmission accompa-
nied by vibration, and ultimately
damage.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the differen-
tial, transmission and transfer
case, reducing the gear oil’s
lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the riverbed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated in bra ke drums and
around brake di scs may affect
braking efficiency and may
damage brake system compo-
nents.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection aft er each day of
off-road driving that has taken
you through rough terrain, sand,
mud, or water. For scheduled
maintenance information, refer
to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

3786-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure
that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.391)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
( P.390)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct
level? ( P.389)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
( P.386)
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
( P.390)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.392)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).
Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
ItemsCheck points

4327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Charging system warning light*
*: 12.3-inch display only: This light illuminates on the multi-in formation dis-
play.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airb ag system;
 The front passenger occupan t classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner's Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction
Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual”
●If “Smart Key System Malfunction
See Owner's Manual” is shown on
the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, follow the instruc-
tions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner's Man-
ual” ( P.469)
• “High Transmission Fluid Temp
See Owner's Manual” ( P.201)
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the engine.
 Turn on the emergency flash-
ers. ( P.424)
 For vehicles with power back
door: Turn off the power back
door system. ( P.494)
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption
Partial Limit on AC/Heater
Operation” is displayed fre-
quently
There is a possible malfunction
relating to the charging system or
the battery may be deteriorating.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped
with a spare tire. The flat tire
can be replaced with the
spare tire.
For details about tires:
 P.393
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire.
Driving even a short distance with
a flat tire can damage the tire and
the wheel beyond repair, which
could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the
vehicle

4788-1. Specifications
*: 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.
*: 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 higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the
high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or damage th e 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 t he 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

4888-1. Specifications
Grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire infl ation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km
under that condition
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inf lated pressure to
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine

525Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 322Air conditioning filter ............. 408
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 322
Eco air conditioning mode .... 327
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 331
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 307Warning light ........................ 433
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 307
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 307
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)...................................... 212
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................. 212
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 213
Air conditioning filter ............. 408
Air conditioning system ........ 322 Air conditioning filter ............. 408
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 322
Eco air conditioning mode .... 327
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 331
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.... 36
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 37
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 39 Front passenger occupant clas-
sification system ...................43
General airbag precautions ....39
Locations of airbags ...............34
Modification and disposal of air- bags......................................42
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................37
Side airbag precautions..........39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .............37
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................39
SRS airbags ...........................34
SRS warning light .................432
Alarm .........................................70 Warning buzzer ....................431
Anchor brackets ... ..............52, 62
Antennas (smart key system)131
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................307Warning light.........................433
Approach warning ..................256
Armrest ......... ......................... ..356
Assist grips .............................357
Audio system-linked display .91, 100
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................322Eco air conditioning mode ....327
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 211
Automatic High Beam ............213
Automatic light control system ............................................... 211
Automatic transmission.........201 If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................202
M mode ................................203
Auxiliary boxes ...............343, 348
Average fuel economy .......88, 99
Average vehicle speed .............91

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FluidAutomatic transmission ........ 478
Brake .................................... 479
Washer ................................. 392
Fog lights Switch................................... 216
Footwell light .................... ...... 337
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 136
Cleaning ............................... 373
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Memory recall function ......... 144
Seat heaters ......................... 335
Seat position memory .......... 142
Seat ventilators .................... 335
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 210
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Fuel Capacity ............................... 475
Fuel gauge ....................... 79, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 430
Information ........................... 482
Refueling .............................. 221
Type ..................................... 475
Warning light ........................ 434
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..... 88, 99
Current fuel consumption . 88, 99
Fuel economy ......... ............ 88, 99
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 462
Refueling .............................. 221 Fuel gauge...........................79, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ....430
Fuses .......................................412
G
Garage door opene
r ...............360
Gauges ................................79, 82
Glove box ................................341
Glove box light........................341
H
Head restraints .......................145
Headlight aim ..........................414
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................212
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................213
Light switch...........................210
Replacing light bulbs ............415
Head-up display ......................103 Driving information display area...........................................103
Eco Driving Indicator ............106
Navigation system-linked display ...........................................106
Settings ................................104
Heated steering wheel............335
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................322
Heated steering wheel..........335
Outside rear view mirrors .....324
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................331
Seat heaters ....... ..................335
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............415
Hill-start assist control...........307
Hood Open.....................................384

534Alphabetical Index
SensorAutomatic headlight system . 211
Automatic High Beam system........................................... 213
Digital Rearview Mirror ......... 154
Inside rear view mirror.......... 150
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 239
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 299
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................... 297
Radar sensor................ 223, 271
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ........................................... 218
RCTA .................................... 284
Service reminder message .... 377
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 202
Shift lever light ....................... 337
Shift lock system .................... 202
Shopping bag hooks .............. 345
Side airbags .............................. 34
Side doors Door lock .............................. 115
Side marker lights Light switch .......................... 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Side mirrors Adjustment ........................... 160
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ... 270
Folding ................................. 161
Heaters................................. 324
Linked mirror function when reversing ............................ 160
Mirror position memory ........ 142
RCTA function ...................... 283
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Turn signal lever ................... 204 Side windows ..........................162
Smart key system
Antenna location...................131
Entry functions.............. 115, 121
Starting the engine ...............197
Snow mode switch .................304
Snow tires ...............................314
Spare tire .................................446 Storage location ...................447
Spark plug ...............................477
Specifications .........................474
Speedometer .......................79, 82
Sport mode..............................300
Steering wheel Adjustment ...........................148
Heated steering wheel..........335
Meter control switches......87, 97
Stop & Start syste m ...............264
Warning light.........................436
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............415
Storage features ... ..................340
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 471
Suggestion function .........95, 101
Sun visors ...............................359
Sunshade Roof ......................................165
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam ..................................213
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................213
Brake Hold switch .................208
Digital Rearview M irror control
switches..............................150
Door lock switches ............... 118
Driving mode select switch ...300
Driving position memory switches..............................142
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch250

536Alphabetical Index
Checking .............................. 393
If you have a flat tire ............. 446
Inflation pressure.................. 405
Information ........................... 484
Replacing ............................. 446
Rotating tires ........................ 396
Size ...................................... 479
Snow tires ............................ 314
Spare tire.............................. 446
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 396
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 396
Warning light ........................ 435
Tools ........................................ 447
Top tether strap ........................ 62
Total load capacity ................. 474
To w i n g Dinghy towing....................... 196
Emergency towing................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 185
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + Automatic High Beam .......... 213
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 249
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 261
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 307
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 307
Trailer Sway Control .............. 307
Trailer towing .......................... 185
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 201
Driving mode select switch... 300
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 202
M mode ................................ 203
Trip meters .......................... 80, 85
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Turn signal lever ................... 204U
USB charging ports ................349
V
Vanity lights ............................359
Vanity mirrors .........................359
Vehicle data recording ...............6
Vehicle identification number474
Vehicle information display .....91
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)...............................................307
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .335
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ...............................................307
W
Warning buzzers ABS ......................................433
Airbags .................................432
Approach warning ................256
Brake hold ............................438
Brake Override System ........433
Brake system ........................431
Charging system ..................432
Downshifting .........................203
Drive-Start Control ................433
Electric power steering .........433
Engine ..................................432
Hands off steering wheel warn- ing (LTA) .............................248
High coolant temperature .....431
Intuitive parking assist .280, 282, 436
Low engine oil pressure .......432
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...239, 243, 436
Open door .................... 116, 118
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................437
Pre-collision braking .............230