
6479-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
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Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

6509-1. Specifications
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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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6549-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must c onform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 wo uld wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tire s depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits , service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditio ns on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

6569-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
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6609-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
*: 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

6719-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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■Vehicle customization
●When the smart key system is off, the entry unlock function cannot be cus-
tomized.
● When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation buzzer volume and operational signal (Emer-
gency flashers) function settings.
■ Changing of the power back door opening angle (if equipped)
The opening angle setting can be changed through operation of either the
power back door switch or the audio system screen.
However, if the engine switch is on and the power back door switch is used to
change the opening angle setting, the changed opening angle will not be
reflected on the audio system screen until the engine switch is turned off and
then on again.
■ When customizing on the audio system screen
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift
lever to P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while
customizing the features.
WARNING
■ During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

700Alphabetical index
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Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645
Fuel ........................................... 257 Capacity ................................ 635
Fuel gauge .............................. 94
Fuel pump shut off system.... 562
Information ............................ 646
Refueling............................... 257
Type .............................. 257, 635
Warning light ......................... 565
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .... 97, 103
Current fuel consumption ................. 97, 103
Fuel filler door.......................... 257 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Refueling............................... 257
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 562
Fuses ........................................ 535
Garage door opener ................ 466
Gauges ....................................... 94
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 447
Grocery bag hooks .................. 453 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 371
Head restraints ........................ 168
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 428
Front manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 422
Heated steering wheel .......... 442
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 424, 430
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 435
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Hill-start assist control ........... 298
Hood ......................................... 500
Open ..................................... 500
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 453
Coat hooks ........................... 464
Grocery bag hooks ............... 453
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 172
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Panoramic moon roof ............. 186Jam protection function......... 188
Operation .............................. 186
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
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Parking brake ........................... 240 Operation .............................. 240
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 577
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 577
Parking lights ........................... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 306 Function ................................ 306
PCS OFF switch ................... 307
Warning light ......................... 564
Personal lights ......................... 445 Wattage ................................ 645
Power back door...................... 129
Power outlets ........................... 459
Power steering (Electric power steering) ...... 299
Warning light ......................... 564
Power windows........................ 178 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 180
Jam protection function......... 179
Operation .............................. 178
Window lock switch............... 179
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 306
Function ................................ 306
PCS OFF switch ................... 307
Warning light ......................... 564 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 266
Radiator .................................... 509
Radio ........................................ 354
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............. 438
Rear manual air conditioning system.................................... 435
Rear personal lights ................ 445 Wattage ................................ 645
Rear seat .................................. 157
Adjustment............................ 157
Folding down ................ 159, 161
Rear seat entertainment
system
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Rear side marker lights........... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Rear sunshade......................... 462
Rear turn signal lights ............ 239
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645
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