fuel type TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2008 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

116 1-6. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP3
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 17.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
■ If the fuel filler door does no t open and a “PLEASE WAIT NOW
OPENING” message appears on th e multi-information display
Fuel tank pressure is being reduced. The fuel filler door will open within
about 10 seconds of the switch being pressed.

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodi-
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding-down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 532)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

428 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level from low to full on
the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE 0W-
20 is the best choice for good fuel
economy, and good starting in
cold weather.
Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
Outside temperature

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Type B (if equipped)
43 H-LP RL
15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
44 HORN 10 A Horn
45 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, smart key system
46 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
47 A/F 20 A Air fuel ratio sensor
48 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 INV-W/P 15 A Hybrid system
2 IGCT NO.2 7.5 A Hybrid system
3 A/C-D 10 A Air conditioning system
FuseAmpereCircuit

532 6-1. Specifications
■Gasoline engine number and el ectric motor (traction motor)
number
The gasoline engine number and el ectric motor (traction motor) num-
ber are stamped as shown.
Gasoline engine number
Electric motor (traction motor)
number
Engine
Fuel
Model3MZ-FE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.62  3.27 in. (92.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 202.1 cu.in. (3311 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold) Intake:
0.006 
0.01 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
Exhaust:
0.01  0.013 in. (0.25  0.35 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■
Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent addi-
tives to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

546 6-1. Specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and emission control system to function improperly.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 387
Fluid
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 438
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 253
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 248
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 142
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 494
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 84
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel Capacity ............................... 532
Fuel gauge ........................... 184
Gas station information ........ 580
Information ........................... 544
Refueling .............................. 115
Type ..................................... 532
Fuel door .................................. 115
Fuel filler door ......................... 115
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener.................394
Gas station information...........580
Gauges ......................................184
Glove box..................................365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................330
Head restraints Adjusting ................................96
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............470
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................543
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................384
Side mirror.............................267
Hood ..........................................420
Hooks Cargo hook............................388
Shopping bag ........................388
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
“POWER” switch ...................174
I/M test.......................................415
Identification Electric motor ........................532
Engine ...................................532
Vehicle ..................................531
Ignition switch ..........................174
Illuminated entry system .........361
Immobilizer system..................120
Indicator lights .........................186
Initialization
Items to initialize....................562
Inside rear view mirror ............106FG
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 420Fuel filler doorP. 1 1 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 2 0
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressure
P. 539
Back door openerP. 7 7
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 1 7.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 3 9
Engine oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
Without filter 4.8 (4.5, 4.0)
With filter 5.0 (4.7, 4.1)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 534
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-20 or SAE-0W-20