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6619-1. Specifications
9
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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6639-1. Specifications
9
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 cont ains 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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9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
9-3. Initialization
*:If equipped
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 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 130
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 498
Tire pressure warning sys-
temWhen changing the tire infla-
tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 525
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715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 567
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 568
Key reminder ........................ 593
Parking brake........................ 568
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 569
Seat belt reminder ................ 568
Warning lights............................ 99
ABS....................................... 568
Brake system ....... ................. 567
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 568
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 569
Low fuel level ........................ 568
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 567
Master warning light.............. 569
Parking brake........................ 568
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 569
Seat belt reminder light ......... 568
Slip indicator ......................... 568
SRS ...................................... 567
Tire pressure......................... 570
Warning messages .................. 577
Washer.............................. 250, 254 Checking ............................... 516
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 337
Switch ........................... 250, 254
Washing and waxing ............... 490
Weights Cargo capacity ...................... 207
Load limits............................. 207
Weights ................................. 638 Wheels ...................................... 535
Replacing.............................. 535
Size....................................... 646
Window glasses ...................... 177
Window lock switch ................ 178
Windows................................... 177 Power windows..................... 177
Rear window defogger.......... 436
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 436
Windshield wipers ................... 250 Intermittent windshield
wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 250
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 251
Winter driving tips ................... 337
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 120 Battery-saving function............................... 148
Locking/Unlocking ................ 125
Replacing the battery............ 539
WMA disc
*............................... 367
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”