2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER flat tire

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
* below), and dividing by two
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

6589-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
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 manufac-
turer, 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

6599-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
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

6609-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various 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
Te s t r i m
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

693What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 590)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 629)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

698Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 126
Back door.............................. 129
Door lock............................... 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Open door warning light ............................. 565, 574
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors............................. 121
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 304
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 266
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 299 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 299Function ................................ 299
Warning light......................... 564
Electronic key .......................... 114 Battery-saving function ......... 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 618
Replacing the battery............ 532
Emergency flashers ................ 554
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 563
If a warning light turns on ..... 563
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 572
If the battery is discharged ... 621
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 618
If the engine will not start ...... 615
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 617
If you have a flat tire ............. 590
If you think something is wrong ................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 629
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 555
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats....... 626E

699Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Engine....................................... 635“ACC” position ...................... 225
Accessory mode ................... 229
Compartment ........................ 503
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 500
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 634
If the engine will not start ...... 615
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 626
Engine coolant ......................... 508
Capacity ................................ 638
Checking ............................... 508
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 505 Capacity ................................ 636
Checking ............................... 505
Oil pressure warning light ..... 563
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 579
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 299
Function ................................ 299
Warning light ......................... 564
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 590
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 639
Brake .................................... 641
Washer ................................. 514
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 428
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 444
Wattage ................................ 645
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front manual air conditioning system ............. 422
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 445 Wattage ................................ 645
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 487
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 442F

707Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Snow tires ................................ 326
Spare tire .................................. 590Inflation pressure .................. 642
Storage location .................... 591
Spark plug ................................ 638
Specifications .......................... 632
Speech command system
*.... 417
Speedometer .............................. 94
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 226, 231
Steering lock system warning message ............... 587
Steering wheel ......................... 172 Adjustment ............................ 172
Audio switches ...................... 341
Heated steering wheel .......... 442
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Storage feature ........................ 446
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 629
Sun visors ................................ 455
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 186
Rear ...................................... 462
Roof ...................................... 183 Switches
All-wheel drive lock
switch ................................. 297
Audio remote control switches ............................. 341
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Back door opener switch ...... 130
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................. 313
Cruise control switch ............ 261
Door lock switch ................... 125
Driving position memory switches ............................. 164
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 266
Emergency flashers switch ... 554
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Garage door opener switches ............................. 466
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 442
Ignition switch ............... 225, 228
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................ 281
Light switches ....................... 241
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”