2008 TOYOTA AVALON wheel

426 6-1. Specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Tire related termMeaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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 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 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
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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distri
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
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
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling 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 fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing

446 Alphabetical index
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
I/M test....................................... 299
Ignition switch .................. 122, 126
IdentificationEngine ...................................407
Vehicle .................................. 407
Illuminated entry system .........252
Indicator lights .........................138
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 433
Inside rear view mirror ..............62
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 137
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 252
Switch.................................... 254
Wattage .................................413
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 304
Replacing the wheel ..............382
Jack handle ..............................382
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................122, 126
If the electronic key does not 
properly ............................... 395
If you lose your keys ............. 394
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................152
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Wattage .................................413
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................355
Wattage .................................413 Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Headlights switch .................. 143
Interior lights list .................... 252
Outer foot light ...................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Turn signal lever ................... 133
Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Load capacity ........................... 169
Lock steering column...... 124, 127
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 300
General maintenance............ 296
Maintenance data ................. 406
Maintenance requirements ... 294
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................. 137
Meters ................................... 135
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 62
Side mirror heater ................. 187
Side mirrors............................. 64
Vanity mirrors ........................ 264
Moon roof ................................... 69
MP3 disc ................................... 206
Odometer .................................. 135
Oil Engine oil .............................. 308
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 72
Hood ..................................... 303
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment .............................. 64
Driving position memory ......... 50
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 266I
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Spark plug ................................410
Specifications...........................406
Speedometer ............................ 135
Steering wheelAdjustment .............................. 61
Audio switches ......................217
Climate switches ...................185
Steering wheel memory .......... 50
Storage compartment ..............260
Storage feature.........................255
Stuck If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ...................................404
Sun visors.................................263
Switch Engine switch ................122, 126
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Ignition switch................122, 126
Light switches........................ 143
Power door lock switch ...........39
Power window switch ..............66
Window lock switch ................. 66
Wipers and washer switch ....146
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 356
Switch.................................... 143
Wattage .................................413
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................77
Engine immobilizer system .....75
Theft prevention labels..............79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 412
Tire information Glossary ................................422
Size ....................................... 419
Tire identification number ......418
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading ............................... 420 Tires
Chains ................................... 172
Checking ............................... 322
If you have a flat tire.............. 382
Inflation pressure .................. 412
Information ............................ 417
Replacing .............................. 382
Rotating tires ......................... 322
Size ....................................... 412
Snow tires ............................. 173
Tire pressure warning 
system ........................ 323, 373
Tools ......................................... 382
Total load capacity .................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 176
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TRAC ......................................... 163
Trip information ....................... 142
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 277
Opener .................................... 44
Wattage................................. 413
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Switch ................................... 133
Wattage................................. 413
Valet key ..................................... 22
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Vanity mirrors .......................... 264
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 407
Vehicle load limits ................... 169
VSC ........................................... 163
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 370
Downshifting ......................... 132
Open door ........................... 372
Seat belt reminder ................ 373
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 372
Automatic heading light 
leveling system .... .............. 372
Brake system........................ 370
Charging system .... .............. 371
Dynamic laser cruise control 
master warning light ........... 374
Low fuel level........................ 372
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 371
Open door ............................ 372
Seat belt reminder light ........ 373
SRS airbags ......................... 371
Tire pressure warning 
light .................................... 373
Vehicle stability control ......... 372
Washer
Checking .............................. 321
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Switch ................................... 146
Washing and waxing............... 288
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 166
Load limits ............................ 169
Weight .................................. 406
Wheels...................................... 335
Window glasses ....................... 66
Window lock switch .................. 66
Windows Power windows ...................... 66
Rear window defogger ......... 187
Washer ................................. 146
Windshield wipers................... 146
Winter driving tips................... 170 Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................35
Replacing the battery ............340
WMA disc ..................................206W