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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 com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner 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 corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe 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
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an 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 multipur-
pose 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 side-
walls 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, multipur-
pose 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
Tire related termMeaning
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Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate rials, 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 side-
walls 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 mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tire related termMeaning
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Alphabetical index
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location....................................47
Entry functions ....................................... 45
Starting the engine .............................. 147
Starting the hybrid system............... 147
Smart entry & start system Antenna location....................................47
Entry function.......................................... 45
Starting the engine .............................. 147
SOS button ............................................ 400
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................563
Storage location ................................. 527
Spark plug ............................................... 560
Specifications .........................................556
Speedometer........................................... 164
Steering wheel Adjustment...............................................80
Audio switches ..................................... 312
Manual adjustment ..............................80
Power adjustment ................................80
Steering wheel position memory.................................................. 69 Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 485
Wattage ................................................. 564
Storage feature ..................................... 367
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 552
Sun visors ................................................. 375
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 382
Roof ............................................................. 90
Switch Driving mode selector switch ..................................................... 157
Engine switch ........................................ 147
Fog light switch .................................... 197
Ignition switch ....................................... 147
Light switches........................................186
Mode select switch ............................ 157
Power door lock switch.................... 58
Power switch ......................................... 147
Power window switch ........................87
Talk switch .................................318, 337
Telephone switch ...............................337
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 445
Window lock switch ............................87
Wiper and washer switch ...............198
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Alphabetical index
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 485
Switch ........................................................186
Wattage ................................................. 564
Talk switch (vehicles without navigation system).................. 318, 337
Talk switch (vehicles with navigation system)*
Telephone switch (vehicles without navigation system) ............337
Telephone switch (vehicles with navigation system)*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Immobilizer system ............................. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................103
TILT switch*
Tire inflation pressure........................... 451
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 574
Size ............................................................. 571
Tire identification number ............. 570
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....572
Tires Chains ..................................................... 250
Checking ............................................... 443
Compact spare tire ...........................527
If you have a flat tire...........................527
Inflation pressure ................................. 451
Inflation pressure sensor................ 444
Information............................................568
Replacing................................................527 Rotating tires ........................................443
Size ........................................................... 563
Snow tires .............................................. 249
Spare tire ................................................ 527
Tire pressure warning
system ....................................... 443, 501
Tools ........................................................... 527
Total load capacity ...............................248
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................253
Emergency towing........................... 489
Trailer towing ....................................... 252
TRAC......................................................... 229
Traction control ..................................... 229
Trailer towing ......................................... 252
Trip meter ................................................. 164
Trunk Opener ........................................................61
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Switch.......................................................... 161
Wattage ................................................. 564
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................376
Wattage ................................................. 564
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 376
Vehicle identification number .........556
Vehicle stability control...................... 229
Ventilators ............................................... 379
VIEW switch*
VSC............................................................ 229
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 2 5Trunk openerP. 6 1Fuel filler door P. 9 4
Hood lock release lever P. 4 2 5Fuel filler door openerP. 9 4Ti r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r eP. 5 6 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 558
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 563
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.5 (4.3, 3.8)
Without filter 4.3 (4.1, 3.6
)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 559
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-0W-20