5528-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on
the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asym-
metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Tire related termMeaning
5538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning
5548-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load forvarious designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
588What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 486)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 525)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
593Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 512
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you think something is wrong.................................. 456
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 525
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 452
If your vehicle overheats ....... 521
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 530 Accessory mode ................... 230
Compartment ........................ 399
Hood ..................................... 396
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 530
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 510
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 521
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 403
Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 400
Capacity................................ 532
Checking............................... 400
Oil pressure warning light ..... 457
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 474
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 291
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 292 Function ................................ 292
Warning light......................... 458
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 486
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 535
Hybrid transmission .............. 535
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 326
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 339
Wattage ................................ 539
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
F
599Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Safety Connect ........................ 368
Seat belt reminder light........... 459
Seat belts.................................... 32Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 70
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 384
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer .... 459
Seat belt extender................... 37
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 458
Seat heaters ............................. 337
Seat position memory ............. 165
Seat ventilators ........................ 337
Seating capacity ...................... 210
Seats ................................. 156, 158 Adjustment .................... 156, 158
Adjustment
precautions ................. 157, 164
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 66
Cleaning................................ 384
Driving position memory ....... 165
Head restraints ..................... 169
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 337 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 246
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 253
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 283
Radar sensor ........ 278, 298, 307
Service plug ............................... 85
Shift lever ................................. 237 Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 512
S mode ................................. 239
Shift lock system ..................... 512
Shopping bag hooks ............... 349
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 244 Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Side mirrors ............................. 177
Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 304
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Side table ................................. 360
Side turn signal lights ............. 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 447
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Smart key system .................... 148 Antenna location ................... 148
Entry functions ...................... 128
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Warning message................. 482
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 486
Inflation pressure .................. 536
Storage location.................... 487
Spark plug ................................ 534
Specifications .......................... 528
S
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”
601Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Tachometer .............................. 103
Tail lights .................................. 244Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 93
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 96
Tire inflation pressure ............. 421
Maintenance data ................. 536
Warning light ......................... 459
Tire information ....................... 543 Glossary................................ 550
Size ....................................... 546
Tire identification number ..... 545
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 548
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 413 Function ................................ 413
Initializing .............................. 413
Installing tire pressure
warning valves
and transmitters.................. 413
Registering ID codes ............ 415
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 414
Warning light ......................... 459 Tires .......................................... 412
Chains .................................. 318
Checking............................... 412
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
Inflation pressure .................. 536
Information............................ 543
Replacing.............................. 486
Rotating tires ........................ 412
Size....................................... 536
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 486
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 413
Warning light......................... 459
Tools ......................................... 487
Top tether strap ......................... 76
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 452
Trailer towing ........................ 211
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 291
Traction battery (hybrid battery)........................ 85
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 291
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 81
Trailer towing .......................... 211
Transmission ........................... 237
Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 512
S mode ................................. 239
Turn signal lights .................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 539
T
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”
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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 396 P. 261
Hood lock release leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 396 P. 261 P. 536
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.1 gal. (65.0 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 259, 531
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 3 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 532
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 532