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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
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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
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Vehicle specifications
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Intended outboard side-
wall
(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 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
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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 materials, 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
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Seat heaters............................................ 389
Seat position memory ............................ 72
Seat ventilator........................................ 389
Seating capacity ....................................257
SeatsAdjustment .....................................68, 72
Adjustment precautions .................................... 71, 74
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................130
Cleaning ................................................ 420
Driver’s seat position memory .................................................. 72
Head restraint .........................................75
Properly sitting in the seat............... 107
Seat heaters..........................................389
Seat position memory ......................... 72
Ventilated seats ..................................389
Service reminder indicators ............. 173
Shift lever Transmission ..........................................160
Side airbags ..............................................109
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Switch ..........................................................191
Wattage .................................................568
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 87
Mirror position memory .................... 72
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Wattage .................................................568
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location ...................................49 Entry functions........................................ 47
Starting the engine ............................. 152
Starting the hybrid system .............. 152
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ................................... 49
Entry function .......................................... 47
Starting the engine ............................. 152
SOS button ............................................ 408
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................567
Storage location .................................532
Spark plug................................................565
Specifications .........................................560
Speedometer .......................................... 169
Steering wheel Adjustment ...............................................83
Audio switches.................................... 322
Manual adjustment...............................83
Power adjustment.................................83
Steering wheel position
memory .................................................. 72
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 491
Wattage................................................. 568
Storage feature...................................... 377
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 556
Sun visors ................................................ 385
Sunshade Rear...........................................................392
Roof.............................................................. 93
Switch
Driving mode selector switch......................................................162
Engine switch ........................................ 152
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Fog light switch................................... 202
Ignition switch........................................152
Light switches ......................................... 191
Mode select switch............................. 162
Power door lock switch ...................... 61
Power switch ......................................... 152
Power window switch ........................ 90
Talk switch................................328, 347
Telephone switch .............................. 347
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 453
Window lock switch ........................... 90
Wiper and washer switch ............. 204
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs..........................491
Switch ......................................................... 191
Wattage................................................. 568
Talk switch* ................................. 328, 347
Telephone switch*................................ 347
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 103
Immobilizer system.............................. 101
Theft prevention labels ........................ 106
TILT switch*
Tire inflation pressure .........................459
Tire information Glossary.................................................578
Size ........................................................... 575
Tire identification number ............. 574
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 576
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 259
Checking .................................................451
Compact spare tire .......................... 532
If you have a flat tire .......................... 532 Inflation pressure ............................... 459
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 452
Information ............................................572
Replacing .............................................. 532
Rotating tires.......................................... 451
Size ........................................................... 567
Snow tires.............................................. 258
Spare tire ............................................... 532
Tire pressure warning
system....................................... 451, 505
Tools........................................................... 532
Total load capacity ............................... 257
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................262
Emergency towing ........................... 495
Trailer towing ........................................ 261
TRAC ........................................................ 238
Traction control..................................... 238
Trailer towing ...........................................261
Trip meter ..................................................169
Trunk Opener ......................................................64
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Switch ........................................................ 166
Wattage .................................................568
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 386
Wattage .................................................568
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 386
Vehicle identification number ......... 560
Vehicle stability control ..................... 238
Ventilators ...............................................389
VIEW button*
VSC ........................................................... 238
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 3 4Trunk openerP. 6 4Fuel filler door P. 9 7
Hood lock release lever P. 4 3 4Fuel filler door opener P. 9 7Tire inflation pressureP. 5 6 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 562
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 6 7
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 typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 563
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20