362 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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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
390 Alphabetical index
Radiator .................................... 244
Radio ......................................... 179
Rear seatFolding down ...........................38
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 348
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 119
Lever ..................................... 119
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 119
Wattage ................................. 348
Rear window defogger ............ 174
Replacing Key battery ............................ 265
Fuses .................................... 267
Light bulbs ............................. 278
Tires ...............................250,311
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 370
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................45
ALR .........................................47
Automatic Locking Retractor ...47
Child restraint system
installation .......................88, 92
Cleaning and maintaining...... 222
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 ....................... 304
Seat belt extenders .................48
Seat belt pretensioners ...........46 Seats
Adjustment .............................. 37
Adjustment precautions .......... 37
Child seats/child restraint system installation .......... 88, 92
Cleaning ................................ 222
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....... 69
Service reminder indicators .............................. 128
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 116
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 324
Manual transmission ............. 118
Shift lock system ..................... 324
Side airbags ............................... 71
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage................................. 348
Side mirror Adjusting ................................. 54
Defogger ............................... 174
Folding .................................... 55
Spare tire
Identification number............. 352
Inflation pressure .......... 256, 347
Information ............................ 352
Replacing .............................. 311
Size ....................................... 347
Storage location .................... 311
Spark plug ................................ 344
Specifications .......................... 338
Speedometer ............................ 123R
S
391
Alphabetical index
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 51
Column lock release ............. 114
Electric power steering ......... 141
EPS ...................................... 141
Specification ......................... 346
Warning light ........................ 302
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 278
Wattage ................................ 348
Storage features
Auxiliary box ................. 204, 208
Bottle holders ............... 204, 208
Console box ................. 204, 205
Cup holders .................. 204, 206
Glove box ..................... 204, 205
Storage precautions ............... 148
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 332
Sun visors ................................ 210
Switch Cruise control ....................... 138
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 290
Engine switch ....................... 112
Fog lights switch ................... 134
Ignition switch ....................... 112
Hazard lights switch ............. 290
Headlights switch ................. 132
Light switch........................... 132
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 57
Turn signal lights .................. 119
VSC OFF switch ................... 142
Window lock switch ................ 58
Wiper and washer ................ 135 Tachometer...............................123
Tail lights
Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................348
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................65
Engine immobilizer system .....63
Theft prevention labels ............68
Theft prevention labels..............68
Tire inflation pressure .............256
Tire information Glossary ................................359
Size .......................................356
Tire identification number ......355
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................357
Tires Chains ...................................150
Checking ...............................250
If you have a flat tire ..............311
Identification number .............352
Inflation pressure...........256, 347
Inflation pressure sensor .......251
Information ............................352
Replacing ......................250, 311
Rotating tires .........................250
Size .......................................347
Snow tires .............................150
Spare tire...............................311
Tire pressure warning
system ........................250, 304
Warning light .........................304
Tools .........................................311
Total load capacity...................149
Towing Dinghy towing................162, 163
Emergency towing.................291
Trailer towing.................153, 154
Trip meter .................................126
Trunk ...........................................33T
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Trunk lightWattage ................................. 348
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 119
Lever ..................................... 119
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 119
Wattage ................................. 348
Vanity mirrors........................... 211
Vehicle identification number ................................... 339
Vehicle stability control........... 141
VSC............................................ 141
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 301
Seat belt reminder ................. 304
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 302
Airbag system ....................... 302
Anti-lock brake system .......... 302
Brake system ........................ 301
Charging system .... ............... 302
Driver’s seat belt ................... 304
Electric power steering system ................................ 302
Electronic engine control system ................................ 302
Engine oil replacement.......... 304
EPS system........................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 302
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 304
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 302
Low brake fluid ...................... 301
Low engine oil pressure ........ 302
Low fuel level ........................ 304
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 304
Low washer fluid ................... 304
Malfunction ............................ 302 Open door ............................. 304
Seat belt ................................ 304
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 302
SRS....................................... 302
SRS airbag system ............... 302
Tire pressure ......................... 304
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 304
VSC/TRAC ............................ 141
Washer
Checking ............................... 248
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 150
Switch ................................... 135
Warning light ......................... 304
Washing and waxing ............... 220
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 146
Load limits ............................. 149
Weight ................................... 338
Wheels ...................................... 260
Window glasses ............. 57, 174, 220, 222
Window lock switch................... 58
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 220, 222
Power windows ....................... 57
Rear window defogger .......... 174
Washer.................................. 135
Windshield wipers ................... 135
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 265
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 191
V
W
396
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 235Fuel filler doorP. 5 9Hood lock release lever P. 235
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 9Tire inflation pressure
P. 347
Trunk openerP. 3 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 4 7
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: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 342
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30
TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protectingthe vehicle exterior ........... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 222
4-2. Maintenance Maintenancerequirements .................... 225
General maintenance ......... 227
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 230
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself serviceprecautions ...................... 231
Hood................................... 235
Positioning a floor jack ....... 236
Engine compartment .......... 238
Tires ................................... 250
Tire inflation pressure......... 256
Wheels ............................... 260
Air conditioning filter ........... 262
Key battery ......................... 265
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 267
Light bulbs .......................... 278 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 290
If your vehicle needs to betowed ................................ 291
If you think something is wrong ................................ 297
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 298
Event data recorder ............ 299
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns onor a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 301
If you have a flat tire ........... 311
If the engine will not start .... 322
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 324
If you lose your keys ........... 325
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 326
If your vehicle overheats..... 329
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 332
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 334
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises