512 6−1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that 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 term Meaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan−
dard items which may be replaced) of trans−
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory−
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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Tire related term Meaning
Vehicle normal load
on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu−
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Table 1
* below), and dividing it by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
BeadThe 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 components
in the bead
Bias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen−
terline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com−
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner−
liner of the tire ext
ending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in 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 cavity of the tire
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Extra load tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre−
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe 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 manufacturer, 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 asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must always
face outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufacturer as prima−
rily 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 diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
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Tire related term Meaning
Overall widthThe 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 tireA 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 separationA parting of rubber compound between adja−
cent plies
Pneumatic tireA 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 tireA 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 tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre−
sponding standard tire
Section widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele−
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec−
tive bands
SidewallThat 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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Vehicle specifications
6−3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initialize Reference
Engine oil mainte−
nance dataAfter changing engine oil P. 380
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla−
tion pressures.
When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
When changing the tire size.
P. 393
The following items must be init ialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is
reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
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Alphabetical index
Doors
Back door ................................ 48
Side door ................................. 43
Side mirrors ............................. 80
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 452
Driving
Break−in tips .......................... 141
Correct posture ..................... 100
Off−road precautions ............. 209
Procedures ............................ 140
Winter driving tips.................. 222
Driving position memory........... 62
Electronic key
If your electronic key
battery is discharged... 410, 481
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 460
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 481
If the engine will not start ...... 476
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 478
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 484
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 449
If the warning light turns on ... 449
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 480
If you have a flat tire ............. 463
If you lose your keys ............. 479
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 445
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 491
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 440
If your vehicle overheats ....... 488Engine
Compartment ........................ 375
Engine switch ........................ 149
Hood ..................................... 374
How to start the engine ......... 149
Identification number............. 495
If the engine will not start ...... 476
Ignition switch ....................... 149
Overheating .......................... 488
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 498
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 160
Engine immobilizer system ...... 93
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 497
Checking ............................... 377
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 380
Engine switch........................... 149
Event data recorder ................. 447
First aid kit holder ................... 351
Floor mat .................................. 349
Fluid
Brake..................................... 384
Power steering ...................... 386
Washer.................................. 390
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 172
Wattage................................. 503
Four wheel drive system......... 190
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 172
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F
535
Alphabetical index
Rear side marker lights
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Wattage ................................ 503
Rear window defogger............ 256
Rear window wiper.................. 176
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 413
Key battery ........................... 410
Light bulbs ............................ 426
Tires ..................................... 463
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners........................ 526
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 116
Roof luggage carrier ............... 214
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 70
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 127
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 363
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 72
How to wear your seat belt ..... 69
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 73
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 73
Reminder light ...................... 452
Seat belt extenders ................ 74
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 72
Seat heaters ............................. 346
Seats
Adjustment precautions .......... 52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............. 127Cleaning ................................ 362
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 62
Front seat adjustment ............. 51
Head restraint.......................... 65
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 100
Rear seat adjustment .............. 53
Seat heaters .......................... 346
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 163
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 153
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 478
Side airbags.............................. 102
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch.................................... 170
Wattage ................................. 503
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............... 80
Mirror position memory ........... 62
Smart access system with
push button start
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 401
Spare tire............................... 463
Spark plug ................................ 498
Specifications........................... 494
Speech command switch
*
Speedometer ............................ 160
Steering
Column lock release.............. 151
Fluid ...................................... 386
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 77
Audio switches ...................... 283
Steering wheel position
memory ................................. 62
S
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Wattage ................................. 503
Storage feature......................... 328
Storage precautions ................ 214
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 491
Sun visors................................. 337
Sunshade
Roof......................................... 87
Switch
ECT switch ............................ 154
Driving mode select switch.... 154
Engine switch ........................ 149
Fog light switch ..................... 172
Ignition switch........................ 149
Light switches........................ 170
Power door lock switch ........... 43
Power window switch .............. 83
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 176
Window lock switch ................. 83
Wipers and washer switch .... 173
Tachometer
Tachometer ........................... 160
Tail lights
Switch.................................... 170
Wattage ................................. 503
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ....................................... 97
Engine immobilizer system ..... 93
Theft prevention labels.............. 99
Tire inflation pressure ............. 401
Tie down hooks........................ 350
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 512
Size ....................................... 509Tire identification number...... 508
Uniform tire quality grading ... 510
Tires
Chains ................................... 222
Checking ............................... 391
If you have a flat tire.............. 463
Inflation pressure .................. 401
Information ............................ 507
Pressure warning system...... 391
Replacing .............................. 463
Rotating tires ......................... 391
Size ....................................... 502
Snow tires ............................. 222
Spare tire .............................. 463
Tools ......................................... 463
Total load capacity .................. 221
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 440
Toyota park assist system ...... 181
TRAC ......................................... 201
Traction control ....................... 201
Trip information display .......... 166
Trip meter ................................. 160
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage................................. 503
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 338
Wattage................................. 503
Vanity mirrors .......................... 338
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 495
Vehicle stability control .......... 201
VSC ........................................... 201
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 449
Open door ............................ 451
Seat belt reminder................. 452
Warning lights
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