2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER run flat

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Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifiesthat the tire conforms to
applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 621)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the
tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main-
tains the air pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic 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
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The 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
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing it by two
Weather side The 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 separation A 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 cen-
terline of the tread
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending 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
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Tire related termMeaning
Extra load tire A 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
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The 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 an asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any 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 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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Clock ......................................... 431
Coin holder ............................... 419
Compass ...................................450
Condenser ................................504
Console box ............................. 418
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 603
Crawl Control ...........................241
Cruise control...........................209
Cup holder ................................423
Curtain shield airbags ............. 114
Customizable features............. 638
Daytime running light system .................................... 202
Defogger Rear window .........................310
Side mirrors ...........................310
Dimension.................................610
Dinghy towing .......................... 293
Display Trip information ..................... 195
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 491
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............413
Wattage .................................622
Door lock
Back door ..........................33, 56
Side door ........................... 33, 51
Wireless remote control .......... 47
Doors Back door ..........................33, 56
Door glasses ...........................91
Side door ........................... 33, 51
Side mirrors .............................89
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 238
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 568 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 155
Correct posture ..................... 112
Driving assist systems .......... 253
Off-road precautions ............. 262
Procedures............................ 154
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is depleted ...... 528, 596
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 554
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 596
If the engine will not start ...... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 592
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 598
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 565
If the warning light turns on ... 565
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 595
If you have a flat tire ............. 578
If you lose your keys ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ....... 603
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Radiator .................................... 504
Radio ......................................... 317
Rear differential lock system .................................... 235
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 65
Folding down ...............67, 69, 72
Rear step bumper ...................... 57
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Wattage .................................622
Rear view monitor system ......218
Rear window ............................... 94
Rear window defogger ............310
Rear window wiper .................. 207
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 531
Key battery ............................ 528
Light bulbs ............................. 541
Tires ......................................578
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................646
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 127
Roof luggage carrier ................267
Safety Connect .........................469
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............79
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 81
Child restraint system installation ...........................139
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................482
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................... 81
How to wear your seat belt......79
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82 Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .............. 81
Reminder light ....................... 568
Seat belt extenders ................. 82
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 80
Seat heaters ............................. 446
Seating capacity ...................... 273
Seats Adjustment ........................ 61, 65
Adjustment precautions .... 64, 75
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 139
Cleaning ................................ 481
Head restraints........................ 76
Properly sitting in the seat..... 112
Seat heaters.......................... 446
Service reminder indicators .............................. 189
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 173
Front-wheel drive .................. 223
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 592
Shift lock system ..................... 592
Side airbags ............................. 114
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage................................. 622
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 89
Slide deck ................................. 459
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 33
Starting the engine ................ 167
“SOS” button ........................... 469
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 621
Storage location .................... 578
Spark plug ................................ 616R
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Specifications .......................... 610
Speech command switch ....... 385
Speedometer ........................... 182
Steering
Column lock release ..... 165, 170
Fluid...................................... 507
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 86
Audio switches ..................... 361
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Wattage ................................ 622
Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 606
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............111
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................628
Tire identification number ......627
Uniform tire quality grading ...629
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................626
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................621
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T