Target Audience:
Families and DIY owners needing a midsize crossover SUV with car-like ride and available all-wheel drive
Segment:
Midsize crossover SUV
Key Advantages:
Toyota reliability record, car-based comfort, available third-row seating, hybrid option unique among early crossovers
Main Competitors:
Honda Pilot, Ford Escape, Nissan Murano, Subaru B9 Tribeca
Hybrid Option:
Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive with 3.3L V6
Seating:
Available third-row seat for seven passengers
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive or available AWD
Manual Type:
Factory service and repair workshop manual
Coverage:
Complete service, repair, maintenance, rebuild and refurbish procedures
Content:
Step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics and specifications
Printable:
All pages printable for shop or garage use
Delivery Method:
Instant download on completion of payment
Shipping:
None required - no shipping cost and no waiting for a CD or paper manual
Engine:
Complete mechanical service and overhaul procedures for the 2.4L 2AZ-FE and 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6
Hybrid System:
Hybrid Synergy Drive components, inverter, HV battery and related diagnostics
Transmission:
Automatic transaxle service, overhaul and clutch/valve body procedures
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, discs, drums, ABS and parking brake
Steering:
Power steering gear, pump and linkage
Suspension:
Front strut, rear suspension, alignment specifications
Electrical:
Wiring schematics, connectors, fuse and relay locations
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning service
Body and Chassis:
Panels, doors, interior trim, glass, bumpers
Restraints:
Airbag system and seat belt service precautions
Diagnostics:
Fault code retrieval, symptom charts, ECU diagnostics
Repair:
Complete repair and overhaul procedures with step-by-step instructions
Maintenance:
Scheduled service, fluid changes, inspections, adjustments
Rebuild and Restore:
Rebuild, refurbish and restoration-level detail
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, diagrams and wiring schematics throughout
Detail Level:
Complete factory-level coverage with torque specs and tolerances
Skill Level:
Suitable for professional technicians and DIY owners
Parts Data:
Specifications and part references included within procedures
Printability:
All pages printable so you can take only what you need into the workshop
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Base Engine:
2.4L 2AZ-FE inline 4-cylinder
Optional Engine:
3.3L 3MZ-FE V6
Hybrid Engine:
3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 with Hybrid Synergy Drive
2.4L Output:
Approximately 155-160 hp
3.3L Output:
Approximately 215-230 hp
Hybrid Output:
Combined system output of approximately 268-270 hp
Fuel Type:
Regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-point electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Standard Transmission:
4-speed automatic with 2.4L engine
Optional Transmission:
5-speed automatic with 3.3L V6; e-CVT with hybrid
Drivetrain:
FWD standard, AWD available
Shift Characteristics:
Electronically controlled shifting
Service:
Complete transaxle service and overhaul procedures in the manual
Wheelbase:
Approximately 106.9 in (2718 mm)
Length:
Approximately 184.6 in (4689 mm)
Seating:
Five passenger standard, seven passenger with optional third row
Curb Weight:
Approximately 3,700-4,100 lb depending on trim and drivetrain
Hybrid Curb Weight:
Higher than equivalent gas models due to HV battery
NHTSA Rating:
Five-star frontal crash rating for this generation, verify per individual configuration
IIHS:
Good ratings in frontal offset testing for the era
ABS:
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Traction Control:
Traction control standard on most trims
Vehicle Stability:
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) standard on hybrid, available on gas models
Airbags:
Front airbags; side curtain airbags standard on Limited
Restraints:
Three-point seat belts with pretensioners
Child Safety:
LATCH child seat anchors
Audio:
AM/FM/CD audio; JBL premium system available on Limited
Optional:
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system available on Limited
Availability:
Era-typical: ABS, traction control, stability control
Modern ADAS:
N/A - advanced driver assistance systems not offered on this model year
Oil Change:
Typically every 5,000 miles / 8,000 km under normal conditions
Tire Rotation:
Every 5,000 miles with oil change
Coolant:
Toyota Long Life Coolant, replacement per severe/normal schedule
Spark Plugs:
Iridium plugs replaced at extended interval per factory schedule
Engine Oil:
SAE 5W-30, API certified
ATF:
Toyota Genuine ATF (WS for updated service, T-IV for earlier units) - verify per transaxle type in manual
HV Battery:
Sealed nickel-metal hydride, no routine service required
Known Issues / Common Wear Items
2AZ-FE Oil Consumption:
Known oil consumption on some 2AZ-FE engines; monitor level between changes
Common Wear:
Strut mounts, sway bar links, and brake components are normal wear items
Hybrid Battery:
HV battery longevity is generally strong but replacement is costly at high mileage
Manufacturer:
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lineage:
Highlander introduced in 2000 as a car-based crossover SUV built on the Camry platform
First Generation:
XU20 (2001-2007); 2006 is a late first-generation model year
2004 Refresh:
Larger 3.3L V6, 5-speed automatic, optional third row, hybrid introduction
Successor:
Second generation (XU40) arrived for 2008
Assembly:
Primarily built in Japan (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana also produced later units)