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How do you open the gas tank on a Toyota Highlander from 2016?

I’m driving my sister’s SUV while I’m taking care of her kids and I’m due for a fill-up—except I don’t know how! Can you tell me how to open the gas tank on a Toyota Highlander from 2016?

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Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A borrowed car won’t be of much use if you can’t fill up on fuel! Luckily, it’s deceptively easy to open the gas tank on a
Toyota Highlander
from 2016—you just need to know where to look.
The 2016 Toyota Highlander uses an electronic fuel tank door release button located below the steering wheel to the left. You should see a black rectangular button with the image of a gas pump on it near the car hood release lever.
Just press that button to unlock the gas tank on your 2016 Toyota Highlander, and you should have no problem filling up the tank. Don’t forget to screw in the gas cap and close the door when you’re done!
You’re probably protected by your sister’s
car insurance
policy if you get into any accidents on your way to or from the gas station. However, you may want to consider buying
non-owner car insurance
if you regularly drive borrowed cars. Not only will you be protected no matter which car you drive, but you’ll also be saving more since a non-owner car insurance policy is usually 10% cheaper than regular car insurance!
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