2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA load capacity

690 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause 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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
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Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1
 Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
Tire related termMeaning

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Hood .......................................... 542
HooksCargo net .............................. 511
Deck hooks ........................... 510
Shopping bag ........................ 511
Horn........................................... 188
I/M test....................................... 537
Identification Engine ................................... 669
Tire ........................................ 686
Vehicle .................................. 668
Ignition switch .......................... 178
Illuminated entry system ......... 455
Immobilizer system.................. 115
Indicator lights ......................... 195
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 699
Maintenance data.................. 533
Moon roof .............................. 107
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 558
Inside rear view mirror ..............88
Interior lights Interior lights.................. 455, 457
Personal lights............... 455, 457
Switch.................................... 457
Wattage ................................. 680
Instrument panel light control .................................... 194
Intuitive parking assist ............ 227
Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 631
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 623
Jack handle .............................. 629 Keyless entry ............................. 46
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 178
If you lose your keys ............. 646
Ignition switch ....................... 178
Keyless entry .......................... 46
Key number............................. 44
Keys ........................................ 44
Wireless remote control .......... 46
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 596
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage................................. 680
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 588
Wattage................................. 680
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 214
Cargo lamp switch ................ 460
Emergency flasher switch.................................. 600
Fog light switch ..................... 215
Hazard light switch ................ 600
Headlight switch .................... 210
Instrument panel light control dial .......................... 194
Interior light switch ................ 457
Outer foot lights..................... 455
Personal light switch ............. 457
Replacing light bulbs ............. 588
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Vanity lights........................... 489
Wattage................................. 680
Load capacity ................... 265, 662
Lock steering column.............. 179
Luggage storage box ...... 461, 485
Luggage compartment features .................................. 510
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Inflation pressure sensor ....... 558
Replacing .............................. 623
Rotating tires ......................... 557
Size ....................................... 678
Snow tires ............................. 267
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 558
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 557, 611
Warning light ......................... 611
Tissue pocket ........................... 475
Tools ......................................... 623
Total load capacity................... 265
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 184
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 283
Dinghy towing........................ 294
Emergency towing................. 601
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 281
Trailer towing......................... 271
Traction control........................ 249
TRAC ......................................... 249
Trip information ....................... 200
Trip meter ................................. 193
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 591, 594
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 680
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 489
Wattage ................................. 680
Vanity mirrors........................... 489
Vehicle identification number ................................... 668
Vehicle stability control........... 249
VSC............................................ 249 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 609
Key reminder................... 53, 614
Open door ..................... 611, 613
Seat belt reminder......... 611, 614
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 610
Airbag system ....................... 610
Anti-lock brake system .......... 610
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 610
Brake assist system .............. 610
Brake system ........................ 609
Charging system .... ............... 609
Electronic engine control system ................................ 610
Engine oil pressure ............... 609
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 614
Driver’s seat belt ................... 611
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 610
Front passenger’s
seat belt .............................. 611
Low brake fluid ...................... 609
Low engine oil pressure ........ 609
Low fuel level ................ 611, 620
Low tire inflation pressure.............................. 611
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Master warning light .............. 611
Open door ............................. 611
Power steering warning light ..................................... 610
Pretensioners ........................ 610
Seat belt reminder light ......... 611
SRS airbags .......................... 610
Tire pressure warning light.... 611
VSC/TRAC ............................ 610
Warning messages .................. 619
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Washer
Checking .............................. 555
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 267
Switch ................................... 217
Washing and waxing............... 526
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 265
Cargo weight rating .............. 719
Gross axle weight rating ....... 723
Gross vehicle weight
rating .................................. 723
Load limits ............................ 265
Towing capacity.................... 665
Trailer Weight Rating.... 276, 665
TWR ............................. 276, 665
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 662
Weight .......... 662, 665, 719, 723
Wheels...................................... 569
Window glasses ....... 96, 101, 102
Window lock switch .................. 98
Windows Back window defogger ......... 317
Power back window.............. 102
Power windows ...................... 96
Washer ................................. 217
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 315, 317
Windshield wipers................... 217
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ........... 575
Wireless remote control.......... 46
Winter driving tips................... 267
WMA disc ................................. 341