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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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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
Front seat adjustment
precautions .......................... 41
Head restraint ......................... 49
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 84
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 146
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 133
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 343
Manual transmission ............ 135
Shift lock system ..................... 343
Side airbags ............................... 86
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 297
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 366
Side mirror Adjusting................................. 68
Defogger............................... 193
Folding.................................... 69
Spare tire Identification number ............ 370
Inflation pressure .......... 275, 365
Information ........................... 370
Replacing ............................. 329
Size ...................................... 365
Storage location ................... 329
Spark plug................................ 362
Specifications .......................... 358
Speedometer ........................... 140
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 65
Column lock release ............. 131
Electric power steering ......... 160
EPS ...................................... 160
Specification ......................... 365
Warning light ........................ 320 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............297
Wattage .................................366
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 ...................................352
Sun visors.................................227
Switch Cruise control ........................156
Emergency flashers switch ..................................308
Engine switch ........................130
Fog lights switch....................152
Hazard lights switch ..............308
Ignition switch........................130
Headlights switch ..................150
Light switch ...........................150
Power door lock switch ...........32
Power window switch ..............71
Turn signal lights ...................136
VSC OFF switch....................161
Window lock switch .................72
Wiper and washer .........153, 155
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Tachometer............................... 140
Tail lightsIndicator ................................ 150
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels ............83
Theft prevention labels..............83
Tire inflation pressure ............. 275
Tire information Glossary ................................ 377
Size ....................................... 374
Tire identification number ...... 373
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 375
Tires Chains ................................... 169
Checking ............................... 269
If you have a flat tire .............. 329
Identification number ............. 370
Inflation pressure........... 275, 365
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 270
Information ............................ 370
Replacing ...................... 269, 329
Rotating tires ......................... 269
Size ....................................... 365
Snow tires ............................. 169
Spare tire............................... 329
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 269, 322
Warning light ......................... 322
Tools ......................................... 329
Total load capacity................... 168
Towing Dinghy towing................ 181, 182
Emergency towing................. 309
Trailer towing................. 172, 173 Trip meter ................................. 143
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage................................. 366
Vanity mirrors .......................... 228
Vehicle identification number ................................... 359
Vehicle stability control .......... 160
VSC ........................................... 160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 319
Seat belt reminder................. 322
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 320
Airbag system ....................... 320
Anti-lock brake system .......... 320
Brake system ........................ 320
Charging system .... ............... 320
Driver’s seat belt ................... 322
Electric power steering
system ................................ 320
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 320
Engine oil replacement ......... 322
EPS system .......................... 320
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 320
Front passenger’s seat belt... 322
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 320
Low brake fluid ...................... 319
Low engine oil pressure ........ 320
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 322
Low washer fluid ................... 322
Malfunction............................ 320
Open door ............................. 322
Seat belt ................................ 322T
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 253Fuel filler doorP. 7 4Hood lock release lever P. 2 5 3
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 365
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 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 6 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)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: P. 361
ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30
TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 250
Hood................................... 253
Positioning a floor jack ....... 254
Engine compartment .......... 256
Tires ................................... 269
Tire inflation pressure......... 275
Wheels ............................... 279
Air conditioning filter ........... 281
Key battery ......................... 284
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 286
Light bulbs .......................... 297
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 308
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 309
If you think something is wrong ............................... 315
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 316
Event data recorder............ 317 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 319
If you have a flat tire ........... 329
If the engine will not start .... 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 343
If you lose your keys ........... 344
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 345
If your vehicle overheats..... 349
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 354
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 358
Fuel information .................. 367
Tire information................... 370
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 383
Items to initialize ................. 385
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