5568-1. Specifications
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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
5578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
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
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Vehicle specifications
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 134
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 390
Tire pressure warning sys-
temWhen changing the tire infla-
tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 418
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 516
If you have a flat tire ............. 490
If you think something is wrong.................................. 460
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 455
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 456
If your vehicle overheats ....... 525
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 534 ACCESSORY mode ............. 230
Compartment ........................ 402
Hood ..................................... 399
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 534
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 514
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 525
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 406
Capacity ................................ 538
Checking ............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 319
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 403
Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 403
Oil pressure warning light ..... 461
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 478
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 319
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 294
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 295Function ................................ 295
Warning light......................... 462
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 490
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 539
Hybrid transmission .............. 539
Washer ................................. 409
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 328
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 341
Wattage ................................ 543
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 543
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
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Hybrid system ............................ 81Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 117
EV drive mode ...................... 235
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 105
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 317
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 514
Overheating .......................... 525
Power (ignition) switch .......... 229
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 84
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 105
Hybrid transmission ................ 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 516
S mode ................................. 239
I/M test ...................................... 396
Identification ............................ 533 Engine................................... 534
Vehicle .................................. 533
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 229
Illuminated entry system ........ 343
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators ................................. 101
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 390
Moon roof.............................. 185
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door ................... 139
Power windows ..................... 181
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 418 Inside rear view mirror ............ 175
Interior lights ........................... 341
Switch ................................... 342
Wattage ................................ 543
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack
Positioning the jack............... 401
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 491
Jack handle .............................. 491
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door................... 138
Power window ...................... 180
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote
control ........................ 129, 135
Keys .......................................... 124
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 124
Engine switch ....................... 229
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 517
If you lose your keys ............. 125
Key number plate ................. 124
Keyless entry ........................ 128
Mechanical key ..................... 125
Power switch ........................ 229
Replacing the battery............ 432
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control key...................................... 124
Knee airbags .............................. 41
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Spare tire .................................. 490Inflation pressure .................. 540
Storage location .................... 491
Spark plug ................................ 538
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer ............................ 103
Steering wheel ......................... 173 Adjustment ............................ 173
Audio switches
*
Stop/tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Storage feature ........................ 344
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529
Sun visors ................................ 353
Sunshade
Panoramic roof ..................... 187
Rear ...................................... 359
Roof ...................................... 184
Switches Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 248
Back door opener switch ...... 135
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 307
Cruise control switch............. 266
Door lock switches ................ 130
Driving position memory switches.............................. 165
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch...................... 271
“ECO MODE” switch ............. 238
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 454
EV drive mode switch ........... 235
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Garage door opener switches.............................. 363 Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 339
Ignition switch ....................... 229
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 287
Light switches ....................... 244
Meter control switches .......... 112
Moon roof switches............... 183
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 177
Panoramic moon roof switches ............................. 187
PCS OFF switch ................... 301
Power back door main
switch ................................. 136
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 134
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch ........................ 229
Power window switches........ 179
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 330
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 259
Seat heater switches ............ 339
Seat ventilator switches ........ 339
“SOS” button......................... 370
Steering wheel switch ........... 112
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 418
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 271
VSC OFF switch ................... 296
Window lock switch .............. 180
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 255
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Tachometer .............................. 103
Tail lights .................................. 244Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 93
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Tire inflation pressure ............. 425
Maintenance data ................. 540
Warning light ......................... 463
Tire information ....................... 547
Glossary................................ 554
Size ....................................... 550
Tire identification number ..... 549
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 552
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 417Function ................................ 417
Initializing .............................. 417
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters.................. 417
Registering ID codes ............ 419
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 418
Warning light ......................... 463 Tires .......................................... 415
Chains .................................. 321
Checking............................... 415
If you have a flat tire ............. 490
Inflation pressure .................. 540
Information............................ 547
Replacing.............................. 490
Rotating tires ........................ 416
Size....................................... 540
Snow tires ............................. 322
Spare tire .............................. 490
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 417
Warning light......................... 463
Tools ......................................... 491
Top tether strap ......................... 76
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 456
Trailer towing ........................ 211
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 294
Traction battery (hybrid battery)........................ 85
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 294
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 81
Trailer towing .......................... 211
Transmission ........................... 237
Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 516
S mode ................................. 239
Turn signal lights .................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 543
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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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