2012 TOYOTA CAMRY flat tire

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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
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

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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 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
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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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 ou tward 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.

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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

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 203
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 451
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 420
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 451
If the engine will not start...... 447
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 449
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............ 435
If you lose your keys............. 450
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 463
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 459 Engine
Compartment ........................353
Engine switch ................145, 148
Hood......................................350
How to start the
engine .........................145, 148
Identification number .............466
If the engine will not start ......447
Ignition switch................145, 148
Overheating...........................459
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................471
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................169
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................469
Checking ...............................355
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine switch light ..................285
EPS ............................................203
Event data recorder ...................22E

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Alphabetical index
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 62
Adjustment precautions .......... 64
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 122
Cleaning ............................... 337
Head restraint ......................... 67
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 98
Rear seat folding down........... 65
Seat heaters ......................... 307
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 179
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ............... 155, 159
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 449
Shift lock system..................... 449
Side airbags ............................. 100
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 477
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 79
Defogger............................... 240
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 32
Starting the engine ............... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 375
Storage location ................... 435
Spark plug................................ 471
Specifications .......................... 466
Speedometer ........................... 169 Steering
Column lock release......146, 152
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................76
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................477
Storage feature.........................289
Storage precautions ................213
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................462
Sun visors.................................298
Sunshade Roof.........................................85
Switch Emergency flasher switch .....414
Engine switch ................145, 148
Fog light switch .....................192
Hazard light switch ................414
Ignition switch................145, 148
Light switches........................185
Power door lock switch ...........52
Power window switch ..............81
Window lock switch .................81
Wiper and washer switch ......194

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Tachometer............................... 169
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................95
Engine immobilizer system .....92
Tire inflation pressure ............. 375
Tire information Glossary ................................ 487
Size ....................................... 484
Tire identification number ...... 483
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 485
Tires Chains ................................... 218
Checking ............................... 367
If you have a flat tire .............. 435
Inflation pressure................... 375
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 368
Replacing .............................. 435
Rotating tires ......................... 367
Size ....................................... 474
Snow tires ............................. 218
Spare tire............................... 435 Tools ......................................... 435
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 223
Trailer towing ........................ 222
TRAC ......................................... 203
Traction control ....................... 203
Trip information ....................... 169
Trip meter ................................. 169
Trunk Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 59
Wattage................................. 477
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 477
Valet key ..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 299
Wattage................................. 477
Vanity mirrors .......................... 299
Vehicle data recordings ............ 21
Vehicle identification number ................................... 466
Vehicle stability control .......... 203
VSC ........................................... 203T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 435If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 447If the engine will not start
P. 9 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 454If the battery is discharged
P. 451If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 449If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The rightmost segment of the engine
coolant temperature display flashes
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 459If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 450If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 454If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 2Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 5Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 462If the vehicle becomes stuck