2012 TOYOTA COROLLA flat tire

488 6-1. 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 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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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle 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

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 173
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 448
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 412
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 420
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 448
If the engine will not start...... 444
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 446
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 450
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............ 432
If you lose your keys............. 447
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 459
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 461
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 413
If your vehicle overheats ...... 456 Engine
Compartment ........................354
Engine switch ................131, 135
Hood......................................349
How to start the
engine .........................131, 135
Identification number .............464
If the engine will not start ......444
Ignition switch................131, 135
Overheating...........................456
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................471
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................149
Engine immobilizer system.......81
Engine oil Capacity ................................468
Checking ...............................356
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Engine switch light ..................307
EPS ............................................173
Event data recorder ...................17E

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 58
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 61
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 107
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 337
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 61
How to wear your seat belt ..... 58
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 62
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 61
Reminder light ...................... 422
Seat belt extenders ................ 62
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 60
Seat heaters ............................. 326
Seating capacity ...................... 180
Seats Adjustment ............................. 51
Adjustment precautions .......... 53
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 107
Cleaning ............................... 336
Head restraint ......................... 56
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 84
Rear seat folding down........... 54
Seat heaters ......................... 326
Service reminder indicators .............................. 152 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........139
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 446
Manual transmission .............145
Shift lock system .....................446
Side airbags................................86
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............399
Switch....................................160
Wattage .................................475
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............69
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................25
Starting the engine ................131
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................376
Storage location ....................432
Spark plug ................................471
Specifications...........................464
Speedometer ............................149
Steering
Column lock release......133, 137
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................66
Audio switches ......................275
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............399
Wattage .................................475
Storage feature.........................311S

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Storage precautions ................177
StuckIf your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
Sun visors................................. 320
Sunshade
Roof.........................................74
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 412
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
Fog light switch ..................... 164
Hazard light switch ................412
Ignition switch................ 131, 135
Light switches........................ 160
Power door lock switch ...........41
Power window switch ..............71
Window lock switch .................71
Wiper and washer switch ...... 166 Tachometer .............................. 149
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage................................. 475
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............. 376
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 485
Size ....................................... 482
Tire identification number...... 481
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 483
Tires Chains ................................... 181
Checking ............................... 368
If you have a flat tire.............. 432
Inflation pressure .................. 376
Inflation pressure sensor....... 369
Information ............................ 479
Replacing .............................. 432
Rotating tires ......................... 368
Size ....................................... 474
Snow tires ............................. 181
Spare tire .............................. 432T

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 432If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 8 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 444If the engine will not start
P. 448If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
P. 450If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 446If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 456If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 447If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 450If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 1Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 459If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 420If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 4 9
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 7Tire inflation pressure
P. 474
Auxiliary catch leverP. 349Trunk openerP. 4 7Fuel filler door P. 7 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 78, 468
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 474
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and
refill

reference)
1.8 L 4-cylinder
(2ZR-FE)
engine With filter
Without filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cylinder
(2AZ-FE)
engine
With filter
Without filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: P. 468