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6629-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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6639-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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
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6679-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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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715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 569
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 570
Key reminder ........................ 592
Open back door .................... 571
Open door ............................. 571
Open glass hatch .................. 571
Open moon roof .................... 571
Seat belt reminder ................ 571
Warning lights............................ 87 ABS....................................... 570
Brake system ....... ................. 569
Charging system ................... 569
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 570
Low engine oil pressure ........ 569
Low fuel level ........................ 571
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 569
Master warning light.............. 571
Open back door .................... 571
Open door ............................. 571
Open glass hatch .................. 571
Open moon roof .................... 571
Pre-collision system .............. 570
Seat belt reminder light ......... 571
Slip indicator ......................... 570
SRS ...................................... 570
Tire pressure......................... 571 Warning messages.................. 578
Washer ............................. 253, 257
Checking............................... 519
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 326
Switch ........................... 253, 257
Washing and waxing ............... 488
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 638
Wheels ...................................... 534 Replacing.............................. 534
Size....................................... 648
Window glasses ...................... 177
Window lock switch ................ 178
Windows................................... 177 Power windows..................... 177
Rear window defogger ..................... 428, 434
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 428, 435
Windshield wipers ........... 253, 257
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 253
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 254
Winter driving tips ................... 326
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 113Battery-saving function ......... 148
Locking/Unlocking ........ 120, 128
Replacing the battery............ 538
WMA disc ................................. 358
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”