
6509-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Tire size ( P. 652)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 651)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 515)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 656)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 656)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 519)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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6519-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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6529-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)■
Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index
(2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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6579-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
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Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

708Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Meter control switches .......... 102
Moon roof switches ............... 182
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 176
Panoramic moon roof switches.............................. 186
PCS OFF switch ................... 307
Power back door main switch ................................. 132
Power back door opener and closer switch ................ 129
Power door lock switch ......... 125
Power window switch............ 178
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 424, 430
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 255
Seat heater switches ............ 442
Seat ventilator switches ........ 442
“SNOW” button ..................... 235
“SOS” button ......................... 473
Talk switch ............................ 417
Telephone switches .............. 397
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 517
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 266
VSC OFF switch ................... 300
Window lock switch............... 179
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..................... 253 Tachometer ................................ 94
Tail lights.................................. 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Talk switch ............................... 417
Telephone switches ................ 397
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 80
Theft prevention labels ............. 85
Tire inflation pressure............. 525
Maintenance data ................. 642
Warning light......................... 565
Tire information ....................... 649 Glossary ............................... 656
Size....................................... 652
Tire identification number ..... 651
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 654
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 516Function ................................ 516
Initializing .............................. 516
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 516
Registering ID codes ............ 518
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 517
Warning light......................... 565T

709Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Tires .......................................... 515Chains................................... 325
Checking ............................... 515
If you have a flat tire ............. 590
Inflation pressure .................. 642
Information ............................ 649
Replacing .............................. 590
Rotating tires......................... 515
Size ....................................... 642
Snow tires ............................. 326
Spare tire .............................. 590
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 516
Warning light ......................... 565
Tools ......................................... 591
Top tether strap ......................... 75
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 224
Emergency towing ................ 557
Trailer towing ........................ 207
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 298
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 298
Trailer towing .......................... 207
Transmission ........................... 234 Automatic transmission......... 234
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 617
S mode ................................. 236
Turn signal lights..................... 239 Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645 USB port................................... 342
Valet key ................................... 114
Vanity lights ............................. 455
Wattage ................................ 645
Vanity mirrors .......................... 455
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number................................... 633
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 298
Voice command system
*....... 417
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 298
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

710Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 563
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ................................ 564
Key reminder ........................ 586
Open back door .................... 565
Open door ............................. 565
Open glass hatch .................. 565
Open moon roof .................... 565
Seat belt reminder ................ 565
Warning lights............................ 89 ABS....................................... 564
Brake system ........................ 563
Charging system ................... 563
Electric power steering system ................................ 564
Low engine oil pressure ........ 563
Low fuel level ........................ 565
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 563
Master warning light.............. 565
Open back door .................... 565
Open door ............................. 565
Open glass hatch .................. 565
Open moon roof .................... 565
Pre-collision system .............. 564
Seat belt reminder light ......... 565
Slip indicator ......................... 564
SRS ...................................... 564
Tire pressure......................... 565 Warning messages.................. 572
Washer ............................. 253, 255
Checking............................... 514
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ........................... 253, 255
Washing and waxing ............... 484
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 632
Wheels ...................................... 528 Replacing.............................. 528
Size....................................... 642
Window glasses ...................... 178
Window lock switch ................ 179
Windows................................... 178 Power windows..................... 178
Rear window defogger ..................... 424, 430
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 424, 431
Windshield wipers ........... 253, 255 Intermittent wiper .................. 253
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 115Battery-saving function ......... 149
Locking/Unlocking ........ 122, 130
Replacing the battery............ 532
WMA disc ................................. 356
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