5248-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER HV_UGrade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel
than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire infl ation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km
under that condition
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inf lated pressure to
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
hybrid transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
5268-1. Specifications
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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 nor-
mal occupant weight (distributed in accor-
dance 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 rein forced by ply cords
and that is shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially l ess than 90 degrees
to the centerlin e of the tread
Carcass
The tire structure, ex cept tread and side-
wall 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 f rom adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the ti re extending to cord
material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange
tire and rim system i n 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 cav-
ity of the tire
Tire related termMeaning
5278-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads
and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding 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
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side
that must always fa ce outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by i ts manufacturer as
primarily 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
permissible 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 splice
Any parting at any junct ion of tread, side-
wall, or innerliner that extends to cord
material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labe ling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Tire related termMeaning
5288-1. Specifications
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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
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materi-
als, that, when mount ed on an automotive
wheel, provides the tr action 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 substan-
tially 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, exclud-
ing elevations due to labeling, decoration,
or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a ti re between the tread
and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from
the cord materia l 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 Trac-
tion in a Straight Line on Snow-and
Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is
marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
5428-3. Initialization
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8-3.Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system
operation after such cases as the 12-volt battery being recon-
nected, or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 1 4 2
Intuitive parking
assist
*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 2 9 5
PKSB (Parking
Support Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 3 1 1
Message indicat-
ing maintenance is
required (U.S.A.
only)
• After the maintenance is per-formedP. 4 0 7
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when
changing traveling speed
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when the
tire size is changed
• When rotating the tires
• After registering the ID codes
P. 4 3 0
558What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER HV_U
When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.466, 476.
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.481)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.507)
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck
562Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UEDR (Event data recorder)......... 7
E-Four ...................................... 326
Elapsed time ..................... 96, 106
Electric motor (traction motor)71
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
............................................... 326Warning light ........................ 469
Electronic key ......................... 128 Battery-saving function......... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
Replacing the battery ........... 444
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 186
Operation ............................. 185
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 325
Emergency flashers ............... 458
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 466
If a warning light turns on ..... 466
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 476
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 495
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 493
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 459
If you have a flat tire ............. 481
If you lose your keys ............ 495
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 464
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 458 If your vehicle needs to be towed
...........................................461
If your vehicle ove rheats ......504
Energy monitor ....................... 117
Engine ACCESSORY mode . ............216
Compartment........................416
Engine switch .......................213
Hood .....................................414
How to start the hybrid system ...........................................213
Identification number ............ 511
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................458
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................213
Overheating ..........................504
Power switch ........................213
Tachometer.............................89
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................513
Checking ..............................418
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................333
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................89
Engine oil Capacity ...............................512
Checking ..............................416
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................333
Warning light.........................467
Engine switch (power switch)213 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................458
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................326 Warning light.........................469
EV drive mode.........................218
EV indicator...............................72
563Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UEvent data recorder (EDR)......... 7
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 426
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 481
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 515
Hybrid transmission.............. 514
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights Switch................................... 235
Footwell light .................... ...... 362
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 162
Memory recall function ......... 161
Seat heaters ......................... 358
Seat position memory .......... 159
Seat ventilators .................... 358
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 229
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Fuel Capacity ............................... 511
Fuel gauge ............................. 89
Information ........................... 518
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ..................................... 511
Warning light ........................ 469 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....94, 102
Current fuel consumption94, 102
Fuel economy ...................94, 102
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................495
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge.................................89
Fuses .......................................446
G
Garage door opene r ...............390
Gauges ......................................89
Glove box ................................366
Glove box light........................366
H
Head restraints .......................162
Headlight aim ..........................448
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............449
Head-up display ...................... 112 Driving information display area........................................... 112
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 115
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 115
Settings ................................ 114
Heated steering wheel............358
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........358
Outside rear view mirrors ...344, 348