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Tire related termMeaning
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 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 diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
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
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA 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
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

376 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........94
Booster seats, installation .......98
Convertible seats, definition ....94
Convertible seats,
installation .............................98
Front passenger occupant classification system .............89
Infant seat, definition ...............94
Infant seats, installation...........98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 102
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................99
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................84
Battery precautions ....... 249, 330
Child restraint syst em..............94
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................54
Installing child restraints ..........98
Power window lock switch.......64
Power window precautions .....65
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 268
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................57
Seat belt precautions ..............55
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 222
Interior ................................... 224
Seat belts .............................. 225
Clock ......................... 129, 131, 215
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 344
Pedal ..............................110,125
Comfort guide ............................51
Condenser ................................ 246
CRS .............................................94 Cup holders .............................. 208
Curtain shield airbags ............... 77
Customizable features ............ 363
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 175
Dimension ................................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Doors Back door ................................ 35
Door glasses ........................... 63
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 60
Warning light ......................... 303
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 303
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 75
Procedures............................ 110
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 145
Warning light ......................... 301
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 323
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 325
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 327
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 300
If the warning light turns on ... 300
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
If you lose your keys ............. 326
If you think something is wrong .................................. 296
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Fuel pump shut off system ..... 297
Fuses......................................... 269
Gas station information........... 388
Gauges ...................................... 129
Glove boxes.............................. 206
Head restraintsAdjusting ................................45
Headlights Indicator ................................ 139
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 346
Hood .......................................... 236
I/M test....................................... 232
Identification
Engine ................................... 339
Tire ........................................ 350
Vehicle .................................. 339
Ignition switch .......................... 119
Illuminated entry system ......... 204
Immobilizer system....................70
Indicator lights ......................... 135
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 365
Inside rear view mirror ..............59
Interior light Switch.................................... 205
Wattage ................................. 346
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 237
Replacing the flat tire ............ 310
Jack handle .............................. 310
Keys Electronic key ..........................26
Engine switch ........................ 119
If you lose your keys ............. 326
Ignition switch........................ 119 Key battery ............................ 267
Key number plate .................... 26
Keys ........................................ 26
Mechanical key ....................... 26
Wireless remote control .......... 28
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 346
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 280
Wattage................................. 346
Lights Fog lights switch ................... 141
Headlights switch .................. 139
Instrument panel lightsswitch.................................. 139
Interior light switch ................ 205
License plate lights switch .... 139
Parking lights switch ............. 139
Personal lights switch ........... 205
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Side marker lights switch ...... 139
Tail lights switch .................... 139
Turn signal lights switch ........ 126
Load capacity ........................... 150
Lock steering column.............. 121
Luggage compartment features Auxiliary boxes ...................... 219
Luggage cover ...................... 220
Luggage compartment light Wattage................................. 346
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 233
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 232
General maintenance............ 229
Maintenance data ................. 338
Maintenance requirements ... 227
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Adjustment precautions........... 39
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........94, 98
Cleaning ................................ 224
Folding down the rear seat......41
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................44
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................39
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat .......75
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 325
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 325
Side airbags................................77
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 346
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................60
Folding ....................................61
Spare tire
Identification number ............. 350
Inflation pressure........... 258, 345
Information ............................ 350
Replacing .............................. 310
Size ....................................... 345
Spare tire............................... 310
Spark plug ................................ 342
Specifications........................... 338
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................58
Column lock release.............. 121
Electric power steering .......... 145
EPS ....................................... 145 Specification.......................... 344
Warning light ......................... 301
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Wattage................................. 346
Storage features Auxiliary boxes .............. 206, 211
Bottle holders ................ 206, 209
Cup holders................... 206, 208
Glove boxes .......................... 206
Storage precautions ................ 149
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 335
Sun visors ................................ 213
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Fog lights switch ................... 141
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Headlights switch .................. 139
Light switch ........................... 139
Power door lock switch ........... 32
Power window switch .............. 63
Turn signal lights ................... 126
Window lock switch ................. 64
Wiper and washer ......... 142, 144
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 139
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 346
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Theft prevention labels............ 74
Theft prevention labels ............. 74
Tire inflation pressure ............. 258
Tire information Glossary ................................ 357
Size ....................................... 354
Tire identification number...... 353
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Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 355
Tires Chains .................................. 151
Checking .............................. 252
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
Identification number ............ 350
Inflation pressure .......... 258, 345
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 350
Replacing ..................... 252, 310
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 345
Snow tires............................. 151
Spare tire .............................. 310
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 252, 303
Warning light ........................ 303
Tools......................................... 310
Total load capacity .................. 150
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 164, 165
Emergency towing ................ 290
Trailer towing ................ 155, 156
Trip meter................................. 132
Turn signal lights Indicator................................ 126
Lever .................................... 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 346
Vanity mirrors .......................... 214
Vehicle identification number................................... 339
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 300
Seat belt reminder ................ 303
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 301
Airbag system....................... 301 Anti-lock brake system ..........301
Brake system ........................300
Charging system ....
...............301
Driver’s seat belt ...................303
Electric power steering system ................................301
Electronic engine control system ................................301
Engine oil replacement..........303
EPS system...........................301
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 301
Front passenger’s seat belt ...303
High engine coolant temperature ........................301
Low brake fluid ......................300
Low engine oil pressure ........301
Low fuel level ........................303
Low tire inflation pressure .....303
Low washer fluid ...................303
Malfunction ............................301
Open door .............................303
Seat belt ................................303
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................301
SRS .......................................301
SRS airbag system ...............301
Tire pressure .........................303
Tire pressure warning
system ................................303
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................151
Switch....................................142
Warning light .........................303
Washing and waxing ...............222
Weight Cargo capacity ......................147
Load limits .............................150
Weight ...................................338
Wheels ......................................262
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 310If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 323If the engine will not start
P. 7 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 327If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 325If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 332If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 326If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 327If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 335If the vehicle becomes stuck

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 236Fuel filler doorP. 6 6Hood lock release lever P. 2 3 6
Fuel filler door openerP. 6 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 345
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 4 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 341
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30