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5548-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
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 hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able 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* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
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 12-volt 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
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5598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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606Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
USB port*
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 323
Vanity lights ............................. 353Wattage ................................ 543
Vanity mirrors .......................... 353
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)....... 295
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) .............. 295
Vehicle identification number ................................... 533
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 294
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 339
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 294
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 461
Downshifting ......................... 240
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 462
Key reminder ........................ 486
Open back door .................... 463
Open door ............................. 463
Open glass hatch .................. 463
Open moon roof .................... 463
Seat belt reminder ................ 463 Warning lights ........................... 99
ABS ...................................... 462
Brake system ....... ................. 461
Charging system................... 461
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 462
Low engine oil pressure........ 461
Low fuel level ........................ 463
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 461
Master warning light ............. 463
Open back door .................... 463
Open door............................. 463
Open glass hatch.................. 463
Open moon roof.................... 463
Pre-collision system.............. 462
Seat belt reminder light......... 463
Slip indicator ......................... 462
SRS ...................................... 462
Tire pressure ........................ 463
Warning messages.................. 470
Washer ............................. 255, 259
Checking............................... 409
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 319
Switch ........................... 255, 259
Washing and waxing ............... 382
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 210
Load limits ............................ 210
Weights................................. 532
Wheels ...................................... 428 Replacing.............................. 428
Size....................................... 540
Window glasses ...................... 179
Window lock switch ................ 180
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