spare tire location TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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5267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 596).

5287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.

5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 wrenchWheel lock key (if equipped)
Jack
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6198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■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.
■Proper storage of the spare tire
●Do not attempt to turn the spare tire clamp bolt without a tire on the
hoist assembly, as doing so may cause the wire cable to slip of f of the
shaft inside the unit and the wi re cable may not be able to be raised or
lowered. If the spare tire clamp bolt has been turned without a tire on
the hoist assembly and the wire cable cannot be raised or lower ed,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●If the hoist assembly is slanted when
stowing a tire, the hoist assembly may
become stuck in the wheel opening
and the tire may not be raised prop-
erly, causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.

6549-1. Specifications
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Tire size ( P. 6 5 6 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 6 5 5 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 5 2 2 )
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 6 0 )
Maximum cold tire in flation pressure (P. 6 6 0 )
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 2 7 )
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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712Alphabetical index
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SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 249
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 251
Camera sensor ..................... 269
Inside rear view mirror .......... 180
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................... 288
Radar sensor ........................ 269
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 258
Service plug ............................... 91
Shift lever ................................. 239
Hybrid transmission .............. 239
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 243
S mode ................................. 241
Shift lock system ..................... 243
Shopping bag hooks ............... 462
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 247
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Side mirrors ............................. 181
Adjusting and folding ............ 181
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 320
Mirror position memory ......... 169
Side table.................................. 477
Side turn signal lights ............. 245 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Smart key system .................... 152 Antenna location ................... 152
Entry functions ...................... 130
Starting the hybrid system .... 231
Warning message ................. 592
Snow tires ................................ 347 Spare tire .................................. 596
Inflation pressure .................. 646
Storage location.................... 597
Spark plug ................................ 644
Specifications .......................... 638
Speedometer............................ 109
Steering wheel ......................... 177 Adjustment............................ 177
Audio switches
*................... 358
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Storage feature ........................ 455
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 634
Sun visors ................................ 467
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 191
Rear ...................................... 474
Roof ...................................... 188
Switches Audio remote control switches
*........................... 358
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 251
Back door opener switch ...... 137
Door lock switches................ 132
Driving position memory switches ............................. 169
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch ..................... 298
“ECO MODE” switch............. 240
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 560
EV drive mode switch ........... 237
Fog light switch ..................... 255
Garage door opener switches ............................. 478