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LEAVE THE CITY, NOT THE CIVILITY.
Highlander Limited shown in Sonora Gold Pearl with available power moonroof

04 MODEL GRADES

Features you’ll find on the Highlander include: Features you’ll find on the Highlander Limited (in addition to/in place
of Highlander Standard Features) include:
• 2.4-liter VVT-i 4-cylinder engine
• Available new 230-hp 3.3-liter VVT-i V6 with 5-speed electronically • New 230-hp 3.3-liter VVT-i V6
controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and • Anti-theft and engine immobilizer systems
Snow Mode • Multi-function remote keyless entry system
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)1 + Traction Control (TRAC) • Color-keyed rear spoiler
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution • Color-keyed front and rear mudguards
(EBD) and Brake Assist2 • Auto on/off headlamp feature
• Available full-time 4-wheel drive • Integrated fog lamps
• 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension with front and rear • Roof rack system
stabilizer bars • 17” 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P225/65R17 tires
• Color-keyed power outside mirrors, grille, door handles, front and rear • Auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror
bumpers, and body side moldings • Dual power heated outside mirrors
• 16” 5-spoke styled steel wheels with P225/70R16 tires
• Available 16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with high-gloss finish
• Available roof rack system3
1 See Available Packages and Options section footnote 14 for more information on Toyota’s Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
2 See Available Packages and Options section footnote 15 for more information on Toyota’s Brake Assist.
3 Available with Quick Order or Convenience Packages.

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MODEL GRADE FEATURES
EXTERIOR Highlander Highlander Highlander Highlander
Limited Limitied
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto-off feature S – 16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with high-gloss finish and
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto on/off headlamp full-size spare tire on aluminum alloy wheel O –
feature – S 17” 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P225/65R17 tires and
Integrated fog lamps O S full-size spare tire on aluminum alloy wheel – S
Color-keyed power remote outside mirrors, grille, door handles, Full-size spare tire S S
front and rear bumpers, and body side moldings S S Roof rack system P S
Heated color-keyed power remote outside mirrors O S Rear window with electric defogger and intermittent window wiper S S
UV reduction glass windshield S S Color-keyed rear spoiler O S
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers S S Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and tailgate windows O1 S
Color-keyed front and rear mudguards O S Full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD models) S2 S2
16” 5-spoke styled steel wheels with P225/70R16 tires S – Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade O3 O

INTERIOR Highlander Highlander Highlander Highlander

Limited Limitied
Tilt steering wheel S S Power windows with driver auto up/down with jam protection
Urethane steering wheel and shift lever S – and door locks S S
Urethane steering wheel with audio controls and shift lever O4 – Fabric-trimmed doors with integrated speakers, map pockets and
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls and shiftlever P S courtesy lamps S S
Leather-trimmed seats P P Two rear-door dual bottle holders S S
Cruise control S S Fabric-trimmed manual multi-adjustable9 front captain’s chairs
Analog instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, water with height-adjustable headrests, center armrests and seatback
temperature and fuel gauge meters; LCD odometer with twin pockets S S
tripmeters; and seatbelt disconnect, airbag, door-ajar, battery, Fabric-trimmed 8-way adjustable power driver’s seat with power
oil pressure, brake, VSC, ABS, check engine, scheduled lumbar support and headrest height adjustment O S
maintenance indicator, tire pressure, washer fluid and low-fuel Fabric-trimmed power passenger seat with 4-way adjustment – S
level warning lights S S Fabric-trimmed 60/40 reclining split fold-down second-row seat10
Digital quartz clock S S with slide-forward capability, height-adjustable headrests and
Defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning with air filtration S – center armrest with two adjustable cup holders (walk-in system on
CFC-free automatic digital climate control system with air passenger side, second-row seat on third-row model)11 S S
filtration and integrated multi-information display – S Fabric-trimmed third-row seat with 4-step recline fold-flat-into-floor
Deluxe 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with six speakers and fixed capability, height-adjustable headrests, two cup holders and rear
mast antenna S – heating system with separate fan speed controls O12 S
JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with eight speakers in Center console with two adjustable cup holders, storage compart-
six locations and in-glass antenna with FM diversity reception O5 S ments and floor-level storage tray S S
JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors and sliding extensions S –
eight speakers in six locations and in-glass antenna with FM Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding
diversity reception O5 O extensions P13 S
JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, Auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror with compass – S
touch-screen DVD navigation system,6 eight speakers in six Silver interior trim S –
locationsand in-glass antenna with FM diversity reception – O Silver and Burled-Maple wood-grain-style interior trim – S
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system with rear-seat audio and two Remote hood and fuel-filler door releases S S
wireless headphones (includes 115V power outlet) O5,7 O8 One front and one cargo area 12V auxiliary power outlets S S
Cigarette lighter with front and rear ashtrays S S Multi-function remote keyless entry system P S
Illuminated entry system S S Cargo area tonneau cover P S
Overhead console with maplights S S
S = Standard O = Optional – = Not Available P = Feature available only as part of an option package.

Standard 16” 5-spoke styled Available 16” 6-spoke Standard 17”

steel wheel aluminum alloy wheel with 5-spoke aluminum
high-gloss finish alloy wheel

1 Standard on models with third-row seats. 7Requires power moonroof, 16” alloy wheels and JBL audio. All information presented herein is based on data available at the
2 Standard on 4WD models, not available on 2WD models. 8Requires power moonroof. time of printing, is subject to change without notice and pertains
3 Requires 16” alloy wheels or Appearance Package on Highlander. 98-way driver and 4-way passenger.
4 specifically to mainland U.S.A. vehicles only (may differ in the state
Requires JBL audio. 10Middle on third-row models.
5 of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and in other regions).
Requires urethane steering wheel with audio controls or Leather Seat 11Two-row models recline eight steps, three-row models recline 1-800-GO-TOYOTA
Package.
seven steps. Have you logged 100,000, 200,000 or more miles on your Toyota
The Toyota touch-screen DVD navigation system is designed to assist 12Available on 4-cylinder 2WD and V6 2WD models. Standard on with the original engine, transmission and drivetrain? If you have,
in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies may be
encountered between the system and your actual location. Changes in V6 4WD models. give us a call at 1-800-GO-TOYOTA and tell us your story.
13Included with available driver and front passenger seat-mounted
street names, road closures, traffic flow or other road system changes toyota.com
may affect the accuracy of the mapping software. Rely upon your com- side and front- and second-row side curtain airbags, Preferred ©2003 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
mon sense to decide whether or not to follow a specified route. Detailed Package and Leather Seat Package.
coverage not available in every city. Optional periodic geographical
updates available at an additional cost. See your Navigation System
Owner’s Manual and your Toyota dealer for further details.

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AVAILABLE PACKAGES AND OPTIONS
ALL MODEL ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
• Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade19 • JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, eight speakers in
• Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side and front- and second-row side six locations and in-glass antenna with FM diversity reception21
curtain airbags16 • Rear-seat DVD entertainment system with rear-seat audio and two wireless head-
• Driver and front passenger heated seats20 phones (includes 115V power outlet and RCA jacks)8, 22

HIGHLANDER PACKAGES OPTIONS

Appearance Package23 — includes 16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy high-gloss wheels • Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
with full-size spare tire on aluminum alloy wheel, color-keyed front and rear mud- • Heated color-keyed power outside mirrors
guards, and privacy glass on rear side, quarter and tailgate windows24 • Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and tailgate windows (standard on models
Convenience Package23 — includes roof rack system, multi-function remote keyless equipped with third-row seats)
entry system and tonneau cover • 16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with high-gloss finish and full-size spare tire on
Quick Order Package25 — includes multi-function remote keyless entry system; aluminum alloy wheel
privacy glass on rear side, quarter and tailgate windows24; roof rack system; and • Color-keyed front and rear mudguards
tonneau cover • Power driver’s seat with 8-way adjustment, plus power lumbar support
Preferred Package26 — includes fabric-trimmed power driver’s seat with 8-way • Urethane steering wheel with cruise and audio-mounted controls4
adjustment plus power lumbar support, engine immobilizer, illuminated vanity mirrors • JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with eight speakers in six locations and
and HomeLink®17 universal transceiver in-glass antenna with FM diversity reception21
Leather Seat Package26 — includes leather-trimmed seats, 8-way power adjustable • Color-keyed rear spoiler
driver’s seat (with power lumbar support), and fore and aft headrest adjustments, • Fog lamps
leather-trimmed steering wheel with cruise and audio-mounted controls and shift
lever, HomeLink®17 universal transceiver, engine immobilizer and illuminated vanity
mirrors
Towing Prep Package — includes upgraded radiator, transmission oil cooler, 130-
amp alternator and trailer prewiring; 4-cylinder models add: 3,000-lb. towing capac-
ity,27 engine oil cooler, power steering oil cooler and 120-watt fan coupling; V6 models
add: 3,500-lb. towing capacity27 and 160-watt fan coupling

HIGHLANDER LIMITED PACKAGES OPTIONS

Leather Seat Package — includes leather-trimmed seats and fore and aft headrest • JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, touch-screen DVD
adjustments navigation system,6 eight speakers in six locations and in-glass antenna with FM
Towing Prep Package — includes upgraded radiator, transmission oil cooler, 130- diversity reception
amp alternator and trailer prewiring, 3,500-lb. towing capacity27 and 160-watt fan
coupling

COLORS

Super White with Millennium Silver Sonora Gold Pearl Salsa Red Pearl with Oasis Green Pearl Bluestone Metallic Indigo Ink Pearl with Black with Ash or
Ash or Ivory interior Metallic with Ash with Ivory interior Ash or Ivory interior with Ash or Ivory with Ash or Ivory Ash interior Ivory interior
interior interior interior

4 Requires JBL audio. 22Requires available alloy wheels (standard on Limited), JBL audio
and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds
6 The Toyota touch-screen DVD navigation system is designed to the design threshold level. The side airbags and side curtain (standard on Limited) and steering wheel with audio controls
assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies airbags are designed to inflate in severe side-impact collisions. (standard on Limited).
23V6 models only.
may be encountered between the system and your actual location. In all other accidents, the airbags will not inflate. To decrease
24Standard on three-row models.
Changes in street names, road closures, traffic flow or other road the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear seatbelts,
254-cylinder models only.
system changes may affect the accuracy of the mapping software. sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible from
26Requires Convenience or Quick Order Packages.
Rely upon your common sense to decide whether or not to follow the airbag modules and do not lean against the door. Do not put
27Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible,
a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city. objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use
Optional periodic geographical updates available at an additional rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat. The hooked up properly and you have all necessary additional
cost. See your Navigation System Owner’s Manual and your Toyota force of a deploying SRS airbag may cause serious injury or death. equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and review all
dealer for further details. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further instructions. instructions and cautions from your trailer hitch manufacturer
8 Requires power moonroof. 17HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, and Toyota vehicle Owner’s Manual. Note that the maximum
16The Toyota driver, front passenger, front seat-mounted side airbags Inc.19Requires aluminum alloy wheels or Appearance Package amount you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo,
and side curtain airbags are Supplemental Restraint Systems on Highlander V6. occupants and available equipment in the vehicle.
20Requires Leather Seat Package.
(SRS). The driver and front passenger airbags are designed to
21Requires either urethane steering wheel with audio controls or
deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude
Leather Seat Package on Highlander (leather-trimmed steering
wheel is standard on Limited).

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SPECIFICATIONS
Highlander Highlander Limited
Mechanical/Performance
Engine
2.4-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) Standard NA
16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder
160 hp @ 5,700 rpm,
165 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
3.3-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) Available Standard
24-valve VVT-i V6
230 hp @ 5,800 rpm,
242 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
Ignition system Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Transmission
4-cylinder models 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and Snow Mode
V6 models 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and Snow Mode
Body construction Reinforced unitized body
Drivetrain Front engine front-wheel drive (2WD) or full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Suspension 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars
Steering Rack-and-pinion with power-assist
Turning circle (ft.) 37.4
Brakes Power-assisted ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-
force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist1
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.34 (2WD and 4WD)
Exterior Dimensions (IN.) HIGHLANDER/HIGHLANDER LIMITED 2WD HIGHLANDER/HIGHLANDER LIMITED 2WD
Overall length/width/unloaded height
(with roof rack) 184.6/71.9/66.1 (68.3) 184.6/71.9/66.5 (68.7)
Wheelbase 106.9 106.9
Track (front/rear) 62.2/61.6 62.0/61.2
Interior dimensions front/rear (IN.)
Head room 40.0/39.8/32.3 40.0/39.8/32.3
with moonroof 38.6/38.9/32.3 38.6/38.9/32.3
Shoulder room 57.9/57.0/53.2 57.9/57.0/53.2
Hip room 55.1/54.9/39.8 55.1/54.9/39.8
Leg room 40.7/36.4/30.2 40.7/36.4/30.2
Seating capacity (with third row) 5 (7) 5 (7)
Off-Highway
Approach/departure angle (degrees) 27/21 28/22
Minimum running ground clearance (in.) 6.9 7.3
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight (lbs.)
4-cylinder (with third row) 3,520 (3,570) 3,750 (NA)
V6 (with third row) 3,650 (3,705) NA (3,935)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating — GVWR (lbs.) 5,360 5,360
Payload2 (lbs.)
4-cylinder (with third row) 1,840 (1,790) 1,610 (NA)
V6 (with third row) 1,710 (1,655) NA (1,425)
Towing capacity3 (lbs.)
4-cylinder (standard/maximum4) 1,500/3,000 1,500/3,000
V6 (standard/maximum4) 2,000/3,500 2,000/3,500
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) (with third row) 104.7 (133.9) 104.7 (133.9)
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)2 behind front/middle/rear seats 80.6/39.7/10.5 80.6/39.7/10.5
Fuel capacity (gal.) 19.1 19.1
Tires
Size (Highlander/Highlander Limited) P225/70R16 / P225/65R17 P225/70R16 / P225/65R17
Type All-Season steel-belted radial blackwalls All-Season steel-beltedradial blackwalls
Spare Full-size Full-size
Mileage Estimates (MPG City/Highway)5
4-cylinder 22/27 21/25
V6 19/25 18/24
1 Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage 3 Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, 4Requires available Towing Prep Package.
52004 preliminary mileage estimates determined by Toyota. EPA
of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving hooked up properly and you have all necessary additional equip-
practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake- ment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and review all instruc- mileage estimates not available at time of printing. Actual
system maintenance and tire and road conditions. tions and cautions from your trailer hitch manufacturer and mileage may vary.
2 Includes the weight of occupants, available equipment and Toyota vehicle Owner’s Manual. Note that the maximum amount
cargo; limited by weight distribution. you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo, occupants
and available equipment in the vehicle.

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