2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER flat tire

6649-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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 manufac-
turer, 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

6659-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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

6669-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various 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

699What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 596)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 635)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

704Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 124
Back door.............................. 127
Door lock............................... 119
Door windows ....................... 177
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ............................. 571, 580
Outside rear view mirrors...... 175
Rear door child-protector ...... 124
Side doors............................. 119
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 307
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving ...................................... 192
Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 326
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 268
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 302 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 105
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 302Function ................................ 302
Warning light......................... 570
Electronic key .......................... 112 Battery-saving function ......... 148
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 624
Replacing the battery............ 538
Emergency flashers ................ 560
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 569
If a warning light turns on ..... 569
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 578
If the battery is discharged ... 627
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 624
If the engine will not start ...... 621
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
If you have a flat tire ............. 596
If you think something is wrong ................................. 567
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 635
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 561
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 563
If your vehicle overheats....... 632E

705Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Engine....................................... 641“ACC” position ...................... 225
ACCESSORY mode ............. 229
Compartment ........................ 508
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 505
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 640
If the engine will not start ...... 621
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 632
Engine coolant ......................... 513
Capacity ................................ 644
Checking ............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 326
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 510 Capacity ................................ 642
Checking ............................... 510
Oil pressure warning light ..... 569
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 585
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 326
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 301
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 302
Function ................................ 302
Warning light ......................... 570
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 596
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 645
Brake .................................... 647
Washer ................................. 519
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 651
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 432
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 448
Wattage ................................ 651
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 651
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 426
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 449 Wattage ................................ 651
Front seats ............................... 154 Adjustment............................ 154
Cleaning ............................... 492
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 167
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 446F

712Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Side marker lights ................... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Side mirrors ............................. 175
Adjusting and folding ............ 175
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 163
Side table.................................. 469
Side turn signal lights ............. 239 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Smart key system .................... 146 Antenna location ................... 146
Entry functions ...................... 119
Starting the engine................ 228
Warning message ................. 593
Snow mode .............................. 235
Snow tires ................................ 329
Spare tire .................................. 596 Inflation pressure .................. 648
Storage location .................... 597
Spark plug ................................ 644
Specifications .......................... 638
Speedometer .............................. 92
Steering lock Column lock release ..... 226, 231
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 593
Steering wheel ......................... 171
Adjustment ............................ 171
Audio switches ...................... 343
Heated steering wheel .......... 446 Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Storage feature ........................ 450
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 635
Sun visors ................................ 459
Sunshade
Panoramic roof ..................... 185
Rear ...................................... 466
Roof ...................................... 182
Switches All-wheel drive lock
switch ................................. 300
Audio remote control switches ............................. 343
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Back door opener switch ...... 128
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................. 316
Cruise control switch ............ 263
Door lock switch ................... 123
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 163
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch ..................... 268
Emergency flashers switch ... 560
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Garage door opener switches ............................. 470
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 446
Ignition switch ............... 225, 228
Intuitive parking assist
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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”