2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA tire pressure

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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
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
transmission, 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 weight
The 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 termMeaning
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 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 tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the
centerline 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
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the tire ex
tending 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
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

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Tire related termMeaning
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) tire
A tire designated by its 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 spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
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

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Tire related termMeaning
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 materials,
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material 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 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

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Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 1
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 443
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 454
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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RSCA Roll Sensing of Curtain shield AirbagsSRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicators
US/M U.S. Customary System and metric VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Folding down third
seatback............................... 55
Rear seat entertainment system ................................... 298
Rear seat entertainment
system controller battery ..... 302
Rear side sunshade ................ 403
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 483
Wattage ................................ 554
Rear view mirror
Anti-glare .......................... 76, 81
Compass .............................. 416
Rear window defogger............ 262
Rear window wiper.................. 181
Replacing Fuses.................................... 472
Key battery ........................... 470
Light bulbs ............................ 483
Tires ..................................... 519
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners........................ 576
Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off switch ...... 115
Roof luggage carrier ................. 83
Seatback table ......................... 384
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 64
ALR ........................................ 69
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 69
Child restraint system installation .......................... 124
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 425
Comfort guide ......................... 67
ELR ........................................ 69
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 69
How to wear your seat belt ..... 64
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 70 Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................69
Reminder light .......................507
Seat belt extenders .................70
Seat belt pretensioners ...........68
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity.......................228
Seats Adjustment ........................46, 49
Adjustment precaution ......48, 58
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............124
Cleaning ................................424
Climate control seat ..............400
Driver’s seat position memory .................................59
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat .....101
Seat heaters ..................397, 400
Seat heaters and
ventilators ...........................400
Service reminder indicators ..............................162
Shift lever Automatic transmission................148, 152
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ............................530
Shift lock system .....................530
Shopping bag hooks ...............408
Side airbags..............................103
Side marker lights
Replacing ..............................483
Switch....................................175
Wattage .................................554
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............79
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................553
Spare tire...............................519
Spark plug ................................549
Specifications...........................542
Speedometer ............................157
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SteeringColumn lock release.............. 146
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................74
Audio switches ...................... 296
Climate remote control switches .............................. 264
Steering wheel memory ..........59
Telephone switches .............. 334
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Wattage ................................. 554
Storage feature......................... 366
Storage precautions ................226
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 539
Sun visors................................. 386
Sunshade .................................. 403
Switch Engine switch ........................ 145
Fog light switch ..................... 178
Ignition switch........................ 145
Light switches........................ 175
Power back door switch ....33, 42
Power back window switch .....87
Power door lock switch ...........37
Power window switch ..............85
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 181
Seatback folding/returning switch ..............................52, 57
Window lock switch .................85
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 179, 181
Tachometer............................... 157
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Switch.................................... 175
Wattage ................................. 554
Talk switch................................ 334
Telephone switch ..................... 334 Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ..... 96
Theft prevention labels ........... 100
Tire inflation pressure ............. 461
Tire information Glossary ................................ 563
Size ....................................... 560
Tire identification number...... 559
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 561
Tires Chains ................................... 230
Checking ............................... 454
If you have a flat tire.............. 519
Inflation pressure .......... 461, 596
Information ............................ 558
Replacing .............................. 519
Rotating tires ......................... 454
Size ....................................... 553
Snow tires ............................. 229
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 454, 508
Tissue pocket ........................... 373
Tools ......................................... 519
Total load capacity .................. 228
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 246
Emergency towing ................ 496
Trailer towing ........................ 233
Traction control ....................... 214
TRAC ......................................... 214
Trip information ....................... 167
Trip meter ................................. 157
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 554
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