gas type TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-4. Refueling
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the doors and win -
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 650
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
The fuel tank of your vehicle h as a special structure, which
requires a reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several second s
until the vehicle is r eady for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle

4967-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 288)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window and the rear quarter win dows
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window and the rear quarter
windows, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to g ently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running paral lel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .

6409-1. Specifications
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model 2GR-FXS
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearance
Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension

6419-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65.0 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output123 kW
Maximum torque247 ft•lbf (335 N•m, 34.2 kgf•m)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output50 kW
Maximum torque103 ft•lbf (139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Vol t a ge9.6 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity30 modules
Overall voltage288 V

6449-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity (reference)
Gasoline engine
Power control unit13.1 qt. (12.4 L, 10.9 Imp. qt.)
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C): 12.0 V or More
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.

6529-1. Specifications
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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engi ne will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way ca talytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performan ce
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine k nocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, 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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 506 P. 264
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 506 P. 264 P. 646
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.1 gal. (65.0 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 641
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 6 4 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 642
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 642