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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 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
CordThe 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 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 
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 corre-
sponding 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
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material 
in the carcass 

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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 

394 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjustment ..............................57
ALR .........................................61
Automatic Locking Retractor ...61
Child restraint system 
installation ................... 102, 106
Cleaning and maintaining...... 240
Comfort guide..........................59
ELR .........................................61
Emergency Locking  Retractor .............................. 61
How to wear your seat belt......56
How your child should wear  the seat belt ..........................62
Pregnant women, proper seat  belt use .................................62
Reminder light ....................... 318
Seat belt extenders .................62
Seat belt pretensioners ...........61
Seats
Adjustment ..............................40
Adjustment precautions...........42
Child seats/child restraint system installation ...... 102, 106
Cleaning ................................ 238
Folding down the rear seat......45
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................49
Front seat adjustment .............40
Front seat adjustment 
precautions ...........................42
Head restraint..........................50
Properly sitting in the seat .......83
Service reminder  indicators .............................. 145
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 339
Manual transmission ............. 134
Shift lock system ..................... 339
Side airbags................................85 Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage................................. 360
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 68
Defogger ............................... 193
Folding .................................... 69
Spare tire Identification number............. 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Information ............................ 364
Replacing .............................. 325
Size ....................................... 359
Storage location .................... 325
Spark plug ................................ 356
Specifications .......................... 352
Speedometer ............................ 139
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 66
Column lock release ............. 130
Electric power steering.......... 160
EPS ....................................... 160
Specification.......................... 359
Warning light ......................... 316
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 294
Wattage................................. 360
Storage features
Auxiliary boxes .............. 220, 225
Bottle holders ................ 220, 223
Cup holders................... 220, 222
Glove boxes .................. 220, 221
Storage precautions ................ 167
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 348
Sun visors ................................ 227
Switch
Cruise control ........................ 156
Emergency flashers switch.................................. 304
Engine switch ........................ 129S 

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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ................... 151
Hazard lights switch ............. 304
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Headlights switch ................. 149
Light switch........................... 149
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 71
Turn signal lights .................. 135
VSC OFF switch ................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer ........ 152, 155
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights Indicator................................ 149
Replacing light bulbs ............ 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 360
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ........... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 272
Tire information Glossary ............................... 371
Size ...................................... 368
Tire identification number ..... 367
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 369
Tires
Chains .................................. 169
Checking .............................. 266
If you have a flat tire ............. 325
Identification number ............ 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 267
Information ........................... 364
Replacing ..................... 266, 325
Rotating tires ........................ 266
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 325 Tire pressure warning 
system ........................266, 318
Warning light .........................318
Tools .........................................325
Total load capacity...................168
Towing Dinghy towing................181, 182
Emergency towing.................305
Trailer towing.................172, 173
Trip meter .................................142
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification  number ...................................353
Vehicle stability control...........160
VSC............................................160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................315
Seat belt reminder .................318
Warning lights
ABS .......................................316
Airbag system .......................316
Anti-lock brake system ..........316
Brake system ........................316
Charging system .... ...............316
Driver’s seat belt ...................318
Electric power steering 
system ................................316
Electronic engine control 
system ................................316
Engine oil replacement..........318
EPS system...........................316
Front passenger occupant  classification system ...........316
Front passenger’s seat belt ...318
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High engine coolant temperature ........................ 316
Low brake fluid ...................... 315
Low engine oil pressure ........ 316
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 318
Low washer fluid ................... 318
Malfunction ............................ 316
Open door ............................. 318
Seat belt ................................ 318
Seat belt pretensioner  system ................................ 316
SRS ....................................... 316
SRS airbag system ............... 316
Tire pressure ......................... 318
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 318
VSC OFF............................... 316
Washer Checking ............................... 264
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 169
Switch.................................... 152
Warning light ......................... 318
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 165
Load limits ............................. 168
Weight ................................... 352
Wheels ...................................... 276
Window 
glasses  ............71, 193, 236, 238
Window lock switch ...................72
Windows
Cleaning and protecting .................... 236, 238
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger .......... 193
Washer .................................. 152
Windshield wipers ................... 152
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 281
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 208 

400
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 250Fuel filler doorP.  7 4Hood lock release lever  P.  2 5 0
Fuel filler door openerP.  7 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 359
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 5 9
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. 355
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30