2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA flat tire

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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6-2. Customization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 9 9
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 483
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. 494
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.

658 Alphabetical index
Cruise control........................... 214
Cup holders .............................. 414
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features..... 200, 633
Daytime running light system .................................... 208
Deck hooks ............................... 447
Defogger Back window ......................... 295
Side mirrors ................... 293, 295
Dimension................................. 590
Dinghy towing .......................... 272
Display Trip information ..................... 198
Warning message ................. 554
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 471
Doors Door glasses ...........................94
Door lock ...........................44, 48
Open door warning........547, 555
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................88
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 547, 549
Driver’s seat belt reminder light................. 547, 549
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 113
Driving assist systems........... 230
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 246
Driving position memory...........68
DVD player ................................ 336
Emergency flashers ................. 534
Emergency flashers switch..... 534
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 512
If the engine will not start ...... 575 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 577
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 581
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 545
If the warning light turns on........................................ 545
If the warning message is displayed ......................... 554
If you have a flat tire ............. 558
If you lose your keys ............. 580
If you think something is wrong .............................. 541
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 535
If your vehicle overheats ....... 585
Engine
Compartment ........................ 476
Engine switch ........................ 177
Exhaust gas .......................... 174
Hood ..................................... 475
How to start the engine ................................. 177
Identification number............. 604
If the engine will not start ...... 575
Ignition switch ...................... 177
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Overheating .......................... 585
Warning light ......................... 546
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 609
Checking ............................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 246
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 108
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 607
Checking ............................... 479
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662 Alphabetical index
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners................... 638
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 129
Seatback table .......................... 445
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............75
ALR .........................................79
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................79
Child restraint system installation ........................... 144
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 463
ELR .........................................79
Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................79
How to wear your seat belt......75
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................80
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............79
Reminder buzzer ........... 547, 549
Reminder light ....................... 547
Seat belt extenders .................80
Seat belt pretensioners ...........78
Seat heaters.............................. 442
Seating capacity....................... 244
Seats Adjustment ........................58, 63
Adjustment precautions.....62, 66
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 144
Cleaning ................................ 462
Folding down the rear seat .......................................65
Folding down the rear seat precaution .............................66
Folding passenger’s seat
(vehicles with seatback
table ......................................61
Front seat adjustment .............58 Front seat adjustment
precautions ........................... 62
Driver’s seat position memory................................. 68
Head restraint ......................... 71
Properly sitting in the seat..... 113
Raising the bottom cushion ................................. 64
Seat heaters.......................... 442
Service reminder indicators .............................. 196
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ............................ 577
Shift lock system ..................... 577
Shopping bag hooks ............... 448
Side airbags ............................. 115
Side doors .................................. 47
Side marker lights Replacing ...................... 526, 528
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage................................. 617
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 88
Mirror position memory ........... 68
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 615
Replacing .............................. 567
Spare tire .............................. 558
Spark plug ................................ 610
Specifications .......................... 590
Speedometer ............................ 188
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags ........... 115
Front airbags ......................... 115
Passenger airbag off switch.................................. 127
Precautions ........................... 122
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................. 129
Side airbags .......................... 115
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Alphabetical index
Steering
Column lock release ............... 83
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 83
Audio switches ..................... 327
Steering wheel memory.......... 68
Telephone switches.............. 365
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Wattage ................................ 617
Storage feature ........................ 398
Storage precautions ............... 243
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 588
Sun visors ................................ 424
Switch Cruise control switch ............ 214
Emergency flasher switch .... 534
Engine switch ....................... 177
Fog light switch..................... 210
Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 223
Ignition switch ....................... 177
Light switches ....................... 207
Hazard light switch ............... 534
Headlights switch ................. 207
Passenger airbag off switch ................................. 127
Power back window switch..... 97
Power door lock switch........... 48
Power window switch ............. 94
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................. 129
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 495
TOW/HAUL switch ............... 183
Turn signal lights .................. 185
VSC OFF switch ... 227, 232, 233
Window lock switch ................ 95
Wiper and washer switch ..... 211 Tachometer...............................188
Tailgate
Removing the tailgate .............53
Tailgate ...................................52
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............528
Switch....................................207
Wattage .................................617
Talk switch................................365
Telephone switch .....................365
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................110
Engine immobilizer system ... 108
Theft prevention labels............112
Tire inflation pressure .............501
Tire information Glossary ................................627
Size .......................................624
Tire identification number ......623
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................625
Tires Chains ...................................247
Checking ...............................494
Identification number .............623
If you have a flat tire ..............558
Inflation pressure...........501, 615
Information ............................622
Inflation pressure sensor .......495
Replacing ..............................558
Rotating tires .........................494
Size .......................................615
Snow tires .............................246
Tire pressure warning reset switch .........................495
Tire pressure warning system ........................494, 548
Warning light .........................548
Tissue pocket ...........................411
Tools .........................................558
Total load capacity...................244
TOW/HAUL switch ...................183T

664 Alphabetical index
TowingBumper towing ...................... 261
Dinghy towing........................ 272
Emergency towing................. 535
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 260
Trailer towing......................... 250
Traction control........................ 230
TRAC ......................................... 230
Trip information ....................... 198
Trip meter ................................. 192
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 525, 528
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 617
Valet key .....................................42
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 425
Wattage ................................. 617
Vanity mirrors........................... 425
Vehicle identification number ................................... 603
Vehicle stability control........... 230
VSC............................................ 230
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 545
Key reminder ...................50, 549
Open door ..................... 547, 549
Seat belt reminder ......... 547, 549
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 546
Airbag system ....................... 546
Anti-lock brake system .......... 546
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 547
Brake assist system .............. 546
Brake system ........................ 545
Charging system .... ............... 545
Electronic engine control system ................................ 546
Engine oil pressure ............... 546 Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 549
Driver’s seat belt ................... 547
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 546
Front passenger’s seat belt .............................. 547
Low brake fluid ...................... 545
Low engine oil pressure ........ 546
Low fuel level ................ 548, 556
Low tire inflation
pressure.............................. 548
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 546
Master warning light .............. 548
Open door ............................. 547
Pretensioners ........................ 546
Seat belt reminder light ......... 547
SRS airbags .......................... 546
Tire pressure warning light.... 548
VSC/TRAC ............................ 547
Warning messages .................. 554
Washer Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 246
Switch ................................... 211
Washing and waxing ............... 460
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 244
Cargo weight rating ............... 644
Gross axle weight rating ....... 648
Gross vehicle weight rating ... 648
Vehicle capacity weight......... 594
Towing capacity .................... 598
Load limits ............................. 244
Weight ........... 594, 598, 644, 648
Wheels ...................................... 505
Window glasses ............ 94, 96, 97
Window lock switch................... 95
Windows Back window defogger .......... 295
Power back window ................ 97
Power windows ....................... 94
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