374 6-1. Specifications
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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6-1. Specifications
6
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
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Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 315
If you have a flat tire ............ 325
If you lose your keys............. 340
If you think something is wrong ................................. 311
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 348
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 350
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 305
If your vehicle overheats ...... 345
Engine
Compartment........................ 253
Engine switch ....................... 129
Hood ..................................... 250
How to start the engine ........ 129
Identification number ............ 353
If the engine will not start...... 337
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 345
Specifications ....................... 354
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 356
Checking .............................. 258
Indicator................................ 145
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 169
Type ..................................... 356
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 355
Checking .............................. 254
Grade ................................... 355
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 256
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Warning light ................ 316, 318 Engine switch ...........................129
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................256
EPS EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................316
Event data recorder .................313
Floor mat...................................232
Fluid Automatic transmission .........357
Brake .....................................260
Clutch ....................................358
Warning light .................315, 318
Washer ..................................264
Fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front fog lights Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................318
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................360
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Fuel
Capacity ................................354
Fuel pump shut off system ....312
Gas station information .........400
F
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
395
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
T
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396 Alphabetical index
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
397
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 325If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 337If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 341If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 339If 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. 345If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 340If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 341If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 348If the vehicle becomes stuck
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