Sales of the second-generation Toyota Highlander in the United States began in 2007. While retaining its signature styling, the vehicle featured redesigned body side panels with prominent wheel arches, a more pronounced roofline, narrower and elongated headlights, and a streamlined front fascia. Overall body dimensions increased, offering a more spacious interior, enhanced comfort, and upgraded safety features over its predecessor.
Three powertrain options were offered: a 2.7-liter inline-four (1AR-FE, 187 hp), a 3.5-liter V6 (2GR-FE, 270 hp), and a gasoline-electric hybrid system featuring a 3.3-liter V6 (3MZ-FE, 209 hp).
The following fuse box diagrams apply to Toyota Highlander (chassis code XU40; K platform) models produced from 2007 through 2014.
Passenger Compartment
The passenger compartment fuse box is located on the driver’s side, under the lower section of the dashboard.
General view.
| Fuse Box Diagram | ||
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Front side |
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Fuse box cover legend (rear side) |
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| No. | A | Protected Circuit / Component |
| 1 | 30 | Power front seats |
| 2 | 30 | Power windows |
| 3 | 25 | Rear right power window |
| 4 | 25 | Rear left power window |
| 5 | 15 | Front fog lights |
| 6 | 7.5 | On-board diagnostics (OBD) system |
| 7 | 25 | Windshield wiper de-icer |
| 8 | 10 | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system indicator |
| 9 | 25 | Power windows |
| 10 | 7.5 | Starting system |
| 11 | 7.5 | Not used |
| 12 | 7.5 | Not used |
| 13 | 30 | Power sunroof / moonroof |
| 14 | 15 | Tail lights, license plate lights, fog lights, trailer lighting |
| 15 | 7.5 | Glove box light, security alarm, audio system, heated side mirrors, clock, power door locks, heated front seats, rear-seat entertainment system, VSC system, instrument cluster illumination dimmer, automatic transmission control module, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), steering wheel switches |
| 16 | 10 | Multiplex communication system, power sunroof, automatic transmission control module, power tailgate, heated front seats, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), power steering column |
| 17 | 7.5 | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system |
| 18 | 10 | Air conditioning system |
| 19 | 20 | Windshield wipers and washer |
| 20 | 20 | Heated front seats |
| 21 | 10 | Audio system, heated side mirrors, reverse lights, charging system, hazard lights, Traction Control (TRC/TRAC) system, instrument cluster illumination dimmer, windshield wiper de-icer |
| 22 | 30 | Windshield wipers and washer |
| 23 | 15 | Rear window wiper and washer |
| 24 | 10 | Sequential fuel injection system, electronic steering column lock, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Supplemental Restraint System (SRS airbags), Smart Key / Entry & Start system |
| 25 | 7.5 | Instrument cluster / gauges, backup camera |
| 26 | 7.5 | Auto-dimming rearview mirror, shift lock control system, Smart Key / Entry & Start system |
| 27 | 10 | Auxiliary power outlet (12V) |
| 28 | 20 | Auxiliary power outlet (12V) |
| 29 | 7.5 | Audio head unit, clock, rear-seat entertainment system, charging system, interior illumination |
| 30 | 15 | Heated side mirrors |
Engine Compartment
Fuse Box #1
Located on the right side of the engine compartment.
General view.
| Engine Compartment Fuse Box #1 Diagram | ||
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Rear side |
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Front side |
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| No. | Circuit / Component Description | A |
| 1 | Spare | 7.5 |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 25 | |
| 4 | Rear window defogger | 10 |
| 5 | MIR HTR (Mirror Heater) | 20 |
| 6 | Auxiliary power outlet | 20 |
| 7 | Multiplex communication system | 25 |
| 8 | EFI fuel injection system No. 2 | 10 |
| 9 | EFI fuel injection system No. 3 | 10 |
| 10 | INJ fuel injection system No. 1 | 15 |
| 11 | INJ fuel injection system No. 2 | 10 |
| 12 | Air conditioning system | 50 |
| 13 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 50 |
| 14 | Radiator cooling fan | 50 |
| 15 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 30 |
| 16 | Not used | 50 |
| 17 | 30 | |
| 18 | 30 | |
| 19 | Air conditioning system | 40 |
| 20 | Rear window defogger | 30 |
| 21 | Power tailgate / Back door drive | 30 |
| 22 | Main power distribution fuse for 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, and PBD | 140 |
| 23 | Electric Power Steering (EPS) | 80 |
| 24 | Starter system (ST) | 30 |
| 25 | Rear-seat entertainment system | 10 |
| 26 | Audio system / Head unit | 15 |
| 27 | Steering angle sensor, instrument cluster, clock, air conditioning, body control module (BCM), keyless entry system, Smart Key / Entry & Start system, power tailgate, OBD system | 10 |
| 28 | Interior lighting, instrument cluster, power tailgate | 10 |
| 29 | Audio system / Head unit | 15 |
| 30 | Trailer lighting harness | 30 |
| 31 | "INJ No. 1" and "INJ No. 2" fuses | 25 |
| 32 | Electronic steering column lock | 20 |
| 33 | "EFI No. 2" and "EFI No. 3" fuses | 25 |
| 34 | Turn signals / Directional indicators | 15 |
| 35 | Power door locks / Multiplex system | 10 |
| 36 | Charging system | 7.5 |
| 37 | Multiplex communication system | 7.5 |
| 38 | Left headlight (high beam) | 15 |
| 39 | Right headlight (high beam) | 15 |
| 40 | Left headlight (low beam) | 15 |
| 41 | Right headlight (low beam) | 15 |
| 42 | Horn | 10 |
| 43 | Fuel injection system, Smart Key / Entry & Start system | 10 |
| 44 | Fuel injection system, Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) | 10 |
| 45 | Air-fuel ratio (A/F) sensor | 20 |
| 46 | Horn | 7.5 |
Fuse Box #2
Location.
| Fuse Box Diagram | ||
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| No. | Protected Circuit | A |
| 1 | INV-W/P (Inverter Water Pump) — Unused | 15 |
| 2 | IGCT No. 2 — Unused | 7.5 |
| 3 | A/C D — Unused | 10 |