Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota genuine motor oil” is used in your toyota vehicle. Use toyota approved “toyota genuine motor oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ilsac gf-5 multigrade engine oil recommended viscosity: sae 0w-20 sae 0w-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
If sae 0w-20 is not available, sae 5w-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with sae 0w-20 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0w-20 is explained here as an example):
- the 0w in 0w-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the w allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
- The 20 in 0w-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label: the international lubricant specification advisory committee (ilsac) certification mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Ignition system
 Notice
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap. |
Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your toyota dealer.
| Notice
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “toyota genuine atf ws” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle. |
Transfer (awd models)
Your toyota vehicle is filled with “toyota genuine differential gear oil” at the factory.
Use toyota approved “toyota genuine differential gear oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your toyota dealer for further details.
Rear differential (awd models)
Your toyota vehicle is filled with “toyota genuine differential gear oil” at the factory.
Use toyota approved “toyota genuine differential gear oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your toyota dealer for further details.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 n, 50 kgf) while the engine is running *2: parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 n, 31 kgf)
Steering
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (vin) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
toyota. It is used in registering ...
Tires and wheels
Type a
Type b
Type c
Type d
Type e
Type f
When towing a trailer (245/55r19 103t tires)
On rear tires, add 1 psi (10.0 Kpa, 0.1 Kgf/cm2 or b ...
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Safety connect
Safety connect is a subscription-based telematics service that
uses global positioning system (gps) data and embedded cellular
technology to provide safety and security features to subscribers.
Safety connect is supported by toyota’s designated
response center, which operates 24 hours per da ...
