spare tire location TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side o f the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “” mark,
etc., molded into the s idewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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◆Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve an d
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by your Toyota dealer.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough t o
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c annot be properly repaired due to the size
or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire press ure warning valve and transmitt er is not reg-
istered, the tire pressure warni ng system will not work properly. A f t e r d r i v -
ing for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blink s for 1
minute and stays on to indi cate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni cian even
if it has seldom or never been u sed or damage is not obvious.
■Proper storage of the spare tire
As an improperly stored spare tire may cause damage to the wire cable
that holds it, check that the s pare tire is stored properly on a daily basis.
• If the spare tire is slanted, the hoist assembly may be stuck in the
wheel opening. If the spare tire rattles while driving, it may not be fully
raised. Lower the spare tire to the ground and make sure that t he
hoist assembly is perpendicular to the wheel opening.
• Raise the tire slowly and steadily until a click is heard and the jack
handle skips.
• If the spare tire cannot be lowered, the wire cable may be sev ered.
Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
●If the stored spare tire is slanted or
causes a rattle while driving, properly
store the spare tire by following the tire
change procedure correctly ( P. 6 0 8 ) .

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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not op
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ate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may no t operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip-
ment) tire.
• A tire has been replac ed with a tire that is not of the specif ied size.
• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported ru n-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is instal led.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the sp ecified
level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
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• If a large metallic object whic h can interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage compartment.
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: Vehicles with a full- size spare tire only
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large
display, airport or other facilit y that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or
other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to s tart or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

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When trouble arises
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack handles
Wheel nut wrenchJack
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when d riving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect dr iving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor rectly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmi t-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liqui d sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sea lant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replac e the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 5 3 3 )
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wh eel car-
rier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire location. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the spare tire carrier. Proper storage reduces the po ssibility
of injury in a collision or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and the spare tire replaced with it as soon as
possible.

6689-1. Specifications
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Tire size ( P. 6 7 0 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 6 6 9 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 5 3 1 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the p lies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “ RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube insi de the tire and the tube mainta ins the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 6 7 4 )
Maximum cold tire in flation pressure (P. 6 7 4 )
This means the press ure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Q uality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 5 3 6 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for tempora ry
emergency use only.
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727Alphabetical index
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SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 237
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 239
Camera sensor ..................... 256
Inside rear view mirror .......... 169
Intuitive parking assist
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 275
Radar sensor ........................ 256
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 246
Shift lever ................................. 227
Automatic transmission......... 227
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 231
S mode ................................. 229
Shift lock system ..................... 231
Shopping bag hooks ............... 467
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Side mirrors ............................. 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Side table.................................. 482
Side turn signal lights ............. 233
Replacing light bulbs............. 569
Turn signal lever ................... 233 Smart key system .................... 141
Antenna location ................... 141
Entry functions ...................... 115
Starting the engine ............... 221
Warning message................. 605
Snow mode .............................. 228
Snow tires ................................ 342
Spare tire .................................. 608 Inflation pressure .................. 660
Storage location.................... 609
Spark plug ................................ 656
Specifications .......................... 650
Speedometer.............................. 92
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 219, 224
Steering lock system warning message ............... 605
Steering wheel ......................... 166 Adjustment............................ 166
Audio switches...................... 354
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Stop & Start system ................ 297 Replacing battery.................. 642
Warning light......................... 583
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Storage feature ........................ 460
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
Sun visors ................................ 472
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 180
Rear ...................................... 479
Roof ...................................... 177
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”