2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV flat tire

492 6-1. Specifications
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-
sure Tire 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic 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
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

494 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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 separation A 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
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire ext
ending 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
Groove The 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

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, 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 an asym- metrical 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 rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The 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.

496 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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

524 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 210
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly............ 458
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 408
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 413
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 423
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 458
If the Hybrid system will not start ..................................... 454
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 456
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery ..................... 461
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 413
If you have a flat tire ............. 442
If you lose your keys ............. 457
If you think something is wrong .................................. 412
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 470
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 409
If your vehicle overheats ....... 465 Engine
Accessory mode ................... 159
Compartment ........................ 351
Hood ..................................... 348
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 159
Identification number............. 472
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 454
Ignition switch ....................... 159
Overheating .......................... 465
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 477
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine coolan t temperature
display .................................... 174
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 352
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 477
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine switch light .................. 286
EPS............................................ 207
EV drive mode .......................... 166
Event data recorder ................... 23E

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Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 324
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 85
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 87
Child restraint system installation .......................... 137
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 336
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 87
How to wear your seat belt ..... 85
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 88
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............. 87
Reminder light ...................... 416
Seat belt extenders ................ 88
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 86
Seat heaters ............................. 305
Seating capacity ...................... 224 Seats
Adjustment ........................78, 81
Adjustment precautions...........80
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............137
Cleaning ................................335
Head restraint..........................83
Properly sitting in the seat .....113
Rear seat folding down ...........81
Seat heaters ..........................305
Service reminder
indicators ..............................180
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 456
Transmission .........................169
Shift lock system .....................456
Side airbags..............................115
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............395
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................482
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ...............95
Defogger ...............................239
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................53
Starting the hybr id system.....159
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................373
Storage location ....................442
Spark plug ................................477
Specifications...........................472
Speedometer ............................174
Steering
Column lock release..............163S

530 Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ..............................92
Audio switches ...................... 283
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Wattage ................................. 482
Storage feature......................... 289
Storage precautions ................220
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
Sun visors................................. 298
Sunshade Roof....................................... 101
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 408
Fog light switch ..................... 198
Hazard light switch ................408
Ignition switch........................ 159
Light switches........................ 192
Power door lock switch ...........69
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Power window switch ..............97
Window lock switch .................97
Wiper and washer switch ...... 200 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 482
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 110
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Tire inflation pressure ............. 373
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 492
Size ....................................... 489
Tire identification number...... 488
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 490
Tires Chains ................................... 225
Checking ............................... 365
If you have a flat tire.............. 442
Inflation pressure .................. 373
Inflation pressure sensor....... 366
Replacing .............................. 442
Rotating tires ......................... 365
Size ....................................... 480
Snow tires ............................. 225
Spare tire .............................. 442
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 365, 416T

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 442If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not
start
P. 454If the hybrid system will not start
P. 108Immobilizer system
P. 461If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is
discharged
P. 458If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 456If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The rightmost segment of the
engine coolant temperature dis-
play flashes
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 465If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 457If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 461If the vehicle’s 12 -volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 1 0Alarm