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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
374 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjustment ..............................45
ALR .........................................47
Automatic Locking Retractor ...47
Child restraint system
installation .......................86, 90
Cleaning and maintaining...... 219
ELR .........................................47
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 47
How to wear your seat belt......44
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................48
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................47
Reminder light ....................... 300
Seat belt extenders .................48
Seat belt pretensioners ...........46
Seats Adjustment ..............................37
Adjustment precautions...........37
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........86, 90
Cleaning ................................ 218
Folding down the rear seat......38
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................40
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................37
Head restraint..........................41
Properly sitting in the seat .......67
Service reminder indicators .............................. 126
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 114
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 320
Manual transmission ............. 116
Shift lock system ..................... 320
Side airbags................................69
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 274 Switch ................................... 130
Wattage................................. 342
Side mirror Adjusting ................................. 53
Defogger ............................... 170
Folding .................................... 54
Spare tire Identification number............. 346
Inflation pressure .......... 252, 341
Information ............................ 346
Replacing .............................. 307
Size ....................................... 341
Storage location .................... 307
Spark plug ................................ 338
Specifications .......................... 332
Speedometer ............................ 121
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 51
Column lock release ............. 112
Electric power steering.......... 139
EPS ....................................... 139
Specification.......................... 340
Warning light ......................... 298
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 274
Wattage................................. 342
Storage features Auxiliary box.................. 200, 204
Bottle holders ................ 200, 204
Console box .................. 200, 201
Cup holders................... 200, 202
Glove box .............................. 201
Storage precautions ................ 146
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 328
Sun visors ................................ 206
Switch Cruise control ........................ 136
Emergency flashers switch.................................. 286
Engine switch ........................ 110
Fog lights switch ................... 132S
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Ignition switch ....................... 110
Hazard lights switch ............. 286
Headlights switch ................. 130
Light switch........................... 130
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 56
Turn signal lights .................. 117
VSC OFF switch ................... 140
Window lock switch ................ 57
Wiper and washer ................ 133
Tachometer .............................. 121
Tail lights Indicator................................ 130
Replacing light bulbs ............ 274
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage ................................ 342
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 64
Engine immobilizer system..... 62
Theft prevention labels ........... 66
Theft prevention labels ............. 66
Tire inflation pressure ............ 252
Tire information Glossary ............................... 353
Size ...................................... 350
Tire identification number ..... 349
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 351
Tires Chains .................................. 148
Checking .............................. 246
If you have a flat tire ............. 307
Identification number ............ 346
Inflation pressure .......... 252, 341
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 247
Information ........................... 346
Replacing ..................... 246, 307
Rotating tires ........................ 246
Size ...................................... 341
Snow tires............................. 148
Spare tire .............................. 307 Tire pressure warning
system ........................246, 300
Warning light .........................300
Tools .........................................307
Total load capacity...................147
Towing Dinghy towing................160, 161
Emergency towing.................287
Trailer towing.................151, 152
Trip meter .................................124
Trunk ...........................................33
Trunk light Wattage .................................342
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Vanity mirrors...........................207
Vehicle identification number ...................................333
Vehicle stability control...........139
VSC............................................139
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................297
Seat belt reminder .................300
Warning lights
ABS .......................................298
Airbag system .......................298
Anti-lock brake system ..........298
Brake system ........................297
Charging system .... ...............298
Driver’s seat belt ...................300
Electric power steering
system ................................298
Electronic engine control
system ................................298
Engine oil replacement..........300
EPS system...........................298
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Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 298
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 300
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 298
Low brake fluid ...................... 297
Low engine oil pressure ........ 298
Low fuel level ........................ 300
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 300
Low washer fluid ................... 300
Malfunction ............................ 298
Open door ............................. 300
Seat belt ................................ 300
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 298
SRS ....................................... 298
SRS airbag system ............... 298
Tire pressure ......................... 300
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 300
VSC/TRAC ............................ 139
Washer Checking ............................... 244
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 148
Switch.................................... 133
Warning light ......................... 300
Washing and waxing ............... 216
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 144
Load limits ............................. 147
Weight ................................... 332
Wheels ...................................... 256
Window glasses .............56, 170, 216, 218
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 216, 218
Power windows .......................56
Rear window defogger .......... 170
Washer .................................. 133
Windshield wipers ................... 133 Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 261
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 187
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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 7P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 300
or
P. 2 9 9P. 301
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 2 9 9
Brake system warning
lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 231Fuel filler doorP. 5 8Hood lock release lever P. 231
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 341
Trunk openerP. 3 3
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 1
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. 336
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30