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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Weather sideThe 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 separationA 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
centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the tire ex
tending 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
corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe 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 separationThe 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 manufacturer,
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 asymmetrical 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
primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose 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
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides 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
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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
558 Alphabetical index
DoorsAccess doors...........................38
Door glasses ...........................74
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 475
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................71
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 475
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 475
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 120
Correct posture .......................82
Driving assist systems........... 196
Procedures ............................ 118
Winter driving tips.................. 211
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 443
If the engine will not start ...... 495
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 496
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 498
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 472
If a warning light turns on ...... 472
If you have a flat tire ............. 482
If you lose your keys ............. 497
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 470
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 505
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 507
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 465
If your vehicle overheats ....... 502
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 464 Engine
Compartment ........................ 409
Engine switch ........................ 129
Exhaust gas .......................... 125
Hood ..................................... 408
How to start the engine ......... 129
Identification number............. 511
If the engine will not start ...... 495
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system ................. 79
Overheating .......................... 502
Warning light ......................... 473
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 413
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Temperature gauge .............. 140
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 140
Engine immobilizer system ...... 79
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 513
Checking ............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Warning light ................. 473, 475
Engine switch........................... 129
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 371
Fluid Brake..................................... 415
Washer.................................. 421
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 176
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 179
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 97
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 475
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Properly sitting in the seat .......82
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 144
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 132
Four-wheel drive ................... 176
Front-wheel drive .................. 179
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 496
Manual transmission ............. 134
Shift lock system ..................... 496
Side airbags................................84
Side doors ..................................35
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Switch.................................... 148
Wattage ................................. 520
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............71
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 519
Replacing .............................. 482
Storage location .................... 482
Spark plug ................................ 515
Specifications........................... 510
Speedometer ............................ 140
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags .............84
Front airbags ...........................84
Precautions .............................91
Roll sensing of curtain shieldairbags off switch ..................95
Side airbags ............................84
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................66
Audio switches ...................... 289
Telephone switches .............. 316
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Wattage ................................. 520
Storage feature......................... 351
Storage precautions ................206 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 505
Sun visors Front...................................... 359
Side ....................................... 359
Switch Active traction control
switch.................................. 182
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 191
Crawl Control switch ............. 192
Cruise control switch ............. 154
Emergency flasher switch ..... 464
Engine switch ........................ 129
Hazard light switch ................ 464
Headlights switch .................. 148
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Intuitive parking assist switch.................................. 158
Light switch ........................... 148
Power door lock switch ........... 35
Power window switch .............. 74
Rear differential lock
switch.................................. 187
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch .................. 95
Tire pressure warning reset switch.................................. 424
Turn signal lights ................... 136
VSC OFF switch ... 185, 197, 198
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wiper and washer ......... 151, 153
Tachometer .............................. 140
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage................................. 520
Talk switch ............................... 316
Telephone switch..................... 316
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 79
Theft prevention labels............ 81
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Alphabetical index
Theft prevention labels ............. 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 519
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 529
Size ...................................... 526
Tire identification number ..... 525
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 527
Tires Chains .................................. 212
Checking .............................. 423
If you have a flat tire ............. 482
Identification number ............ 525
Inflation pressure .................. 519
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 424
Information ........................... 524
Replacing ..................... 423, 482
Rotating tires ........................ 423
Size ...................................... 519
Snow tires............................. 211
Spare tire .............................. 482
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 424
Tire pressure warning system........................ 423, 476
Warning light ........................ 475
Tools......................................... 482
Total load capacity .................. 210
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 232
Emergency towing ................ 465
Trailer towing ........................ 214
Traction control system ......... 196
TRAC (TRC) ............................. 196
Trip meter................................. 140
Turn signal lights Lever .................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage ................................ 520 Vanity mirrors...........................360
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification
number ...................................511
Vehicle stability control...........196
Voltmeter ..................................140
VSC............................................196
Warning buzzers Key reminder .........................478
Seat belt reminder .................475
Warning lights ABS .......................................473
Airbag system .......................473
Anti-lock brake system ..........473
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................475
Brake system ........................472
Charging system .... ...............473
Driver’s seat belt ...................475
Electronic engine control system ................................473
Engine oil replacement..........475
Four-wheel drive system .......473
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 473
Front passenger’s seat belt ...475
Low brake fluid ......................472
Low engine oil pressure ........473
Low fuel level ........................475
Low tire inflation pressure .....475
Low washer fluid ...................475
Malfunction indicator lamp ....473
Open door .............................475
Seat belt ................................475
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................473
SRS .......................................473
SRS airbag system ...............473
Tire pressure .........................475
Tire pressure warning system ................................475
Unengaged “Park” .................473V
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 482If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 495If the engine will not start
P. 7 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 498If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 496If 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. 502If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 497If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 498If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 3 5Side doors
P. 3 8Access doors
P. 4 0Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 505If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 472If a warning light turns on
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 408Fuel filler doorP. 7 6
Tire inflation pressure
P. 519
Hood lock release lever P. 408
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 1 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
- reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 513
ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20