Owner’s manual specs

2008 Toyota Highlander Specs: Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2008 Toyota Highlander, copied from Toyota’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

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Fluids & capacities

All engines

Cooling system > Capacity (Reference)

9.3 qt

8.8 L

Applies to: Without rear air conditioning system · reference quantity

Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Owner's Manual (OM48851U), page 534

Cooling system > Coolant type

Use 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.

Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Owner's Manual (OM48851U), page 534

9.5 L

Cooling system > Capacity (Reference)

11.6 qt

11 L

Applies to: 10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)*; With rear air conditioning system · reference quantity

Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Owner's Manual (OM48851U), page 534

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

Service	When
Replace cabin air filter Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 13	Every 30,000 mi or 36 months
Replace engine air filter Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 17	Every 30,000 mi or 36 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 06	Every 5,000 mi or 6 months

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

Service	When
Inspect engine air filter Applies to: Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 06	5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 70,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 80,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 100,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 110,000 mi, 115,000 mi
Replace front differential oil Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 13	Every 60,000 mi or 72 months
Replace rear differential oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 07	Every 15,000 mi or 18 months
Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide, page 11	Every 15,000 mi or 18 months

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Engine compartment

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	15.0A	No circuit	p.462
2	7.5A	No circuit	p.462
3	10.0A	No circuit	p.462
4	10.0A	Rear window defogger	p.460
5	20.0A	MIR HTR (15 A)	p.460
6	20.0A	Power outlet	p.460
7	25.0A	Multiplex communication system	p.460
8	10.0A	Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system	p.460
9	10.0A	Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system	p.460
10	15.0A	Starting system	p.460
11	10.0A	Starting system	p.460
12	50.0A	Air conditioning system	p.460
13	50.0A	Enhanced vehicle stability control system	p.460
14	50.0A	Electric cooling fan	p.460
15	30.0A	Enhanced vehicle stability control system	p.460
16	50.0A	PTC heater	p.460
17	30.0A	PTC heater	p.460
18	30.0A	PTC heater	p.460
19	40.0A	Air conditioning system	p.460
20	30.0A	Rear window defogger	p.460
21	30.0A	Power back door	p.460
22	140.0A	MIR HTR, P/OUT, DOOR 1, HTR, RR DEF, FAN MAIN, ABS NO.1, PTC NO.1, RR CLR, PTC NO.2, PTC NO.3, ABS NO.2, PBD	p.460
23	80.0A	Electric power steering	p.460
24	30.0A	Starting system	p.460
25	10.0A	Rear seat entertainment system	p.461
26	15.0A	Audio system	p.461
27	10.0A	Steering sensor, gauges and meters, clock, air conditioning system, main body ECU, wireless remote control, smart key system, power back door, on-board diagnosis system	p.461
28	10.0A	Vanity lights, personal lights, interior light, gauges and meters, engine switch light, door courtesy lights, power back door	p.461
29	15.0A	Audio system	p.461
30	30.0A	Trailer lights	p.461
31	25.0A	INJ NO.1, INJ NO.2	p.461
32	20.0A	Steering lock system	p.461
33	25.0A	EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3	p.461
34	15.0A	Turn signal lights	p.461
35	10.0A	Power door lock system, multiplex communication system	p.461
36	7.5A	Charging system	p.461
37	7.5A	Multiplex communication system	p.461
38	15.0A	Left-hand headlight (high beam)	p.461
39	15.0A	Right-hand headlight (high beam)	p.461
40	15.0A	Left-hand headlight (low beam)	p.461
41	15.0A	Right-hand headlight (low beam)	p.461
42	10.0A	Horn	p.461
43	10.0A	Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, smart key system	p.461
44	10.0A	Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system	p.462
45	20.0A	Air fuel ratio sensor	p.462
46	7.5A	Horn	p.462

Under the instrument panel

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
11	7.5A	No circuit	p.464
12	7.5A	No circuit	p.464
13	30.0A	Electric moon roof	p.464
14	15.0A	Parking lights, tail lights, license plate lights, front fog lights, trailer lights	p.464
15	7.5A	Glove box light, emergency flashers, audio system, outside rear view mirror defoggers, clock, power door lock system, seat heaters, rear seat entertainment system, enhanced vehicle stability control system, instrument panel light control dial, electronic controlled transmission switch, automatic transmission, downhill assist control system, steering switches	p.464
16	10.0A	Multiplex communication system, electric moon roof, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, power back door, seat heaters, tire pressure warning system, electronic power steering, automatic transmission	p.464
17	7.5A	Enhanced vehicle stability control system	p.464
18	10.0A	Air conditioning system	p.464
19	20.0A	Windshield wipers and washer	p.464
20	20.0A	Seat heaters	p.464
21	10.0A	Audio system, outside rear view mirror defoggers, back-up lights, charging system, emergency flashers, traction control system, instrument panel light control dial, windshield wiper deicer	p.465
22	30.0A	Windshield wipers and washer	p.465
23	15.0A	Rear window wiper and washer	p.465
24	10.0A	Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, steering lock system, antilock brake system, smart key system, SRS airbag system	p.465
25	7.5A	Gauges and meters, back monitor	p.465
26	7.5A	Power rear view mirror, shift lock system, smart key system	p.465
27	10.0A	Power outlet	p.465
28	20.0A	Power outlet	p.465
29	7.5A	Audio system, clock, rear seat entertainment system, charging system, interior lights, personal lights	p.465
30	15.0A	Outside rear view mirror defoggers	p.465

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