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6759-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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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6779-1. Specifications
9
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
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
9-3. Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 123
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 508
Tire pressure warning sys-
temWhen changing the tire infla-
tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 534
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731Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Warning messages .................. 591
Washer.............................. 244, 248Checking ............................... 530
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 339
Switch ........................... 244, 248
Washing and waxing ............... 500
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 200
Load limits............................. 200
Weights ................................. 650
Wheels ...................................... 545 Replacing .............................. 545
Size ....................................... 660
Window glasses....................... 172
Window lock switch ................ 173
Windows ................................... 172 Power windows ..................... 172
Rear window defogger ..................... 438, 444
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 438, 445
Windshield wipers ........... 244, 248
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster............................... 244
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 245
Winter driving tips ................... 339
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 109 Battery-saving function ......... 143
Locking/Unlocking......... 116, 124
Replacing the battery ............ 549
WMA disc ................................. 369
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”