2013 Toyota Highlander Owner Manual Pdf

2013 Toyota Highlander Owner Manual Pdf

2013 Toyota Highlander Owner Manual Pdf

2013 Toyota Highlander user Guide Pdf

There are essentially three powertrains are available in Highlander . Base four - cylinder produces 187 horsepower , and it's fine with front-wheel drive and six- speed automatic . Although it can handle fine with heavier loads , as well , the fuel economy is not stellar .

The same thing applies much healthier 270 - horsepower , 3.5 - liter V - 6 Highlander - although a five-speed automatic seems to take some of the wind out of it . EPA ratings of all mid - pack for all Highlanders save for the Hybrid model . Hybrid now has 3.5 - liter V - 6 and makes 280 hp at all , and that is the way to go for those who want something very big , but green : fuel economy bump up to 28/28 mpg .

All Highlander models tend to lull you into just set the cruise control and a conversation with a passenger ; it is very soft popping , and electric power steering tends to light too much so , we have observed , on the highway . System of four-wheel - drive is optional does not give a chance to slogging through muddy roads , snow , or rutted roads ; Highlander Hybrid models get a different AWD system that uses the power of electric motors in the rear wheels exclusively .

For 2013 , Toyota has added a new Highlander Plus trims , the Base and SE versions , while the Limited trim remains at the top of the lineup . Even the basic version includes a new display audio system with USB port , Bluetooth streaming audio , and Bluetooth hands-free calling .

Plus additional equipment including a multi -screen - information with trip computer ; second row reading lamps ; rear backup camera ; black roof rails ; cargo cover ; lumbar adjustment for driver's seat , and one - touch folding second row seats . Spend up to Highlander Limited , and tips the scale comfort with leather seats - trimmed power , navigation , wheels 19 - inch , three- zone automatic climate control , dual power seats in front , and Center Stow Seat and woodgrain trim . The main options include premium JBL audio system and rear seat entertainment system .