
6569-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Tire size ( P. 658)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 657)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 520)
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. 662)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 662)
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. 525)
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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6579-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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6589-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Typical tire size information
The illustration in
dicates typical
tire size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index
(2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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6639-1. Specifications
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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
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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

713Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................ 284
Light switches ....................... 241
Meter control switches .......... 100
Moon roof switches ............... 181
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 175
Panoramic moon roof
switches.............................. 185
PCS OFF switch ................... 310
Power back door main switch ................................. 130
Power back door opener and closer switch ................ 127
Power door lock switch ......... 123
Power window switch............ 177
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 428, 434
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 257
Seat heater switches ............ 446
Seat ventilator switches ........ 446
“SNOW” button ..................... 235
“SOS” button ......................... 477
Talk switch ............................ 419
Telephone switches .............. 399
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 523
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button ................................. 268
VSC OFF switch ................... 303
Window lock switch............... 178
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..................... 253 Tachometer ................................ 92
Tail lights.................................. 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Talk switch ............................... 419
Telephone switches ................ 399
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 80
Tire inflation pressure............. 531
Maintenance data ................. 648
Warning light......................... 571
Tire information ....................... 655
Glossary ............................... 662
Size....................................... 658
Tire identification number ..... 657
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 660
Tire pressure warning
system.................................... 522Function ................................ 522
Initializing .............................. 522
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 522
Registering ID codes ............ 524
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 523
Warning light......................... 571T
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

714Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Tires .......................................... 520Chains................................... 328
Checking ............................... 520
If you have a flat tire ............. 596
Inflation pressure .................. 648
Information ............................ 655
Replacing .............................. 596
Rotating tires......................... 521
Size ....................................... 648
Snow tires ............................. 329
Spare tire .............................. 596
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 522
Warning light ......................... 571
Tools ......................................... 597
Top tether strap ......................... 75
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 224
Emergency towing ................ 563
Trailer towing ........................ 207
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 301
Traction Control (TRAC) .................................... 301
Trailer towing .......................... 207
Transmission ........................... 234 Automatic transmission......... 234
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
S mode ................................. 236
Turn signal lights..................... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 651 USB port ................................... 344
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 330
Valet key ................................... 112
Vanity lights ............................. 459
Wattage ................................ 651
Vanity mirrors .......................... 459
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 639
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 301
Voice command system
*....... 419
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 301
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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”