2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID spare tire

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tire
Open the center deck board and
remove the cover.
Remove the cover.
If it is difficult to remove the
cover, you can use the key.
Attach the adapter socket (for
removing a spare tire) to the
spare tire clamp bolt.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Pull out the spare tire and stand
it against the bumper.
Remove the holding bracket.STEP6
STEP7

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Stowing the flat tire, jack and all toolsRemove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Put the flat tire on the ground
with the outer side facing up and
install the holding bracket.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Turn the spare tire clamp bolt clockwise with a jack handle
and adapter socket until you hear a click.
Stow the jack and all tools.
STEP1
STEP2
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 479)
STEP3
STEP4

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 479)
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the
hook securely.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tires and wheels
Type A
Tire size P245/65R17 105S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire infl ation pressure indi-
cated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 17  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Type B
Tire sizeP245/55R19 103S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire infl ation pressure indi-
cated on the tire sidewall.
When towing trailer Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold
tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 19  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 97
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 99
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 151
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 446
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 99
How to wear your seat belt ..... 97
How your child should
wear the seat belt............... 100
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 99
Reminder light ...................... 531
Seat belt extenders .............. 101
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 102
Seat heaters ............................. 424
Seating capacity ...................... 250
Seats Adjustment ....................... 83, 86
Adjustment precaution...... 85, 93
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 151
Cleaning ............................... 445
Head restraint ......................... 94
Properly sitting in the seat .... 131
Seat heaters ......................... 424
Service reminder indicators .............................. 198 Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 554
Transmission .........................190
Shift lock system .....................554
Shopping bag hooks ...............428
Side airbags..............................133
Side marker lights
Replacing ..............................510
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................583
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 108
Side table ..................................415
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................46
Starting the hybrid system ........................179, 184
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................581
Storage location ....................539
Spark plug ................................578
Specifications...........................570
Speech command switch ........373
Speedometer ............................196
Steering Column lock release..............181
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................104
Audio switches ......................349
Climate remote control switches ..............................303S
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”