6779-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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
6789-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
*: 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
709What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 218)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 218)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 638)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 221)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 223)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→P. 142)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 224)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→P. 636)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 638)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
710What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (→P. 231)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 231)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 219)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 224)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 173)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Alarm .......................................... 82Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer............. 581, 591
All-wheel drive system ............ 330
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 141
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Armrest ..................................... 478
Assist grips .............................. 479
Audio input............................... 355
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 235
Automatic transmission.......... 227 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
AUX port ................................... 355
Auxiliary boxes ................ 465, 468 Back door ................................ 123
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Battery ...................................... 527
Battery checking ................... 527
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 638
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 339
Bluetooth
®
Entune Audio ................ 396, 397
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 384
Bottle holders .......................... 462
Brake Fluid ...................................... 659
Parking brake ....................... 234
Warning light......................... 581
Brake assist ............................. 331
Break-in tips ............................ 187
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 321
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 324
B
716Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Care................................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Cargo hooks............................. 467
CD player .................................. 369
Chains....................................... 341
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 129
Battery precautions....... 528, 643
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 138
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 179
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 184
Power window lock switch .... 173
Power window precautions ... 175
Rear door child-protectors .... 120
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 551
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 455
C
717Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Child-protectors....................... 120
Cleaning ........................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Clock ......................................... 471
Coat hooks ............................... 479
Compass .................................. 494
Condenser ................................ 525
Console box ............................. 461
Conversation mirror ................ 470
Cooling system ........................ 524 Engine overheating ............... 644
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 680 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 337
Daytime running light system.................................... 236
Deck board ............................... 468
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear window ................. 438, 444
Windshield .................... 437, 444
Dimensions .............................. 650
Dinghy towing.......................... 217
Display Drive information .................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 279
Multi-information display .................................. 95
Warning message ................ 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 514
Door lock Doors .................................... 115
Smart key system ................. 115
Wireless remote control ........ 116D
719Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Engine....................................... 653“ACC” position ...................... 218
ACCESSORY mode ............. 222
Compartment ........................ 519
Engine switch................ 218, 221
Hood ..................................... 516
How to start the engine......................... 218, 221
Identification number ............ 652
If the engine will not start ...... 633
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 218, 221
Overheating .......................... 644
Engine coolant ......................... 524
Capacity ................................ 656
Checking ............................... 524
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 339
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 521 Capacity ................................ 654
Checking ............................... 521
Oil pressure warning
message ............................. 598
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 339
Engine switch .................. 218, 221
Enhanced VSC ......................... 331 Entune Audio ........................... 351
Audio input............................ 355
AUX port/
USB port............................. 355
CD player.............................. 369
iPod ...................................... 375
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 369
Optimal use .......................... 366
Portable music player ........... 383
Radio .................................... 367
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 354
USB memory ........................ 379
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 332
Function ................................ 332
Warning light......................... 582
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”