494 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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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
522 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 161
Defogger Rear window ......................... 219
Side mirror............................. 219
Dimension................................. 470
Dinghy towing .................. 201, 202
Display Trip information ..................... 156
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 347
Doors
Door lock ..................... 25, 36, 41
Door windows..........................71
Side mirrors .............................69
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 426
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 123
Correct posture .......................84
Procedures ............................ 120
Winter driving tips.................. 181 Electric power steering ........... 172
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 452
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 416
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 424
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 452
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 450
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 455
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
If you lose your keys ............. 451
If you think something is wrong .................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 464
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 466
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 417
If your vehicle overheats ....... 461DE
526 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............58
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................61
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 107
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 339
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 ....................... 426
Seat belt extenders .................62
Seat belt pretensioners ...........60
Seat heaters.............................. 327
Seating capacity....................... 180
Seats Adjustment ..............................51
Adjustment precautions........... 53
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 107
Cleaning ................................ 338
Head restraint..........................56
Properly sitting in the seat .......84
Rear seat folding down ...........54
Seat heaters .......................... 327
Service reminder indicators .............................. 152
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 450
Manual transmission ............. 145
Shift lock system ..................... 450
Side airbags................................86
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 402
Switch.................................... 159
Wattage ................................. 481 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 69
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 25
Starting the engine ................ 131
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 379
Storage location .................... 436
Spark plug ................................ 477
Specifications .......................... 470
Speedometer ............................ 149
Steering Column lock release ..... 133, 137
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 66
Audio switches ...................... 276
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 402
Wattage................................. 481
Storage feature ........................ 312
Storage precautions ................ 176
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 464
Sun visors ................................ 321
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 74
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 416
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
Fog light switch ..................... 163
Hazard light switch ................ 416
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Light switches ....................... 159
Power door lock switch ........... 41
Power window switch .............. 71
Window lock switch ................. 71
Wiper and washer switch ...... 165S
527
Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 149
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 402
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 481
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 379
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 491
Size ...................................... 488
Tire identification number ..... 487
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 489
Tires Chains .................................. 181
Checking .............................. 371
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 379
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 372
Information ........................... 485
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 371
Size ...................................... 480
Snow tires............................. 181
Spare tire .............................. 436 Tools .........................................436
Total load capacity...................180
Towing
Dinghy towing................201, 202
Emergency towing.................418
Trailer towing.................185, 200
TRAC .........................................172
Traction control........................172
Trip information .......................156
Trip meter .................................149
Trunk Opener ....................................47
Trunk light Wattage .................................481
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................481
Valet key .....................................22
Vanity mirrors...........................322
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........16
Vehicle identification number ...................................470
Vehicle stability control...........172
VSC............................................172T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 436If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 8 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 448If the engine will not start
P. 452If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
P. 455If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 450If 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. 461If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 451If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 455If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 1Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 464If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 424If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 5 1
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 7Tire inflation pressure
P. 480
Auxiliary catch leverP. 351Trunk 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, 474
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 480
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. 474