2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA flat tire

627
6-1. Specifications
6
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 cen-
terline 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 com-
pounds
CrackingAny 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
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

628 6-1. Specifications
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 prima-
rily 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 per-
missible 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 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

629
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA 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
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

635
6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 0
Maintenance dataAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 482
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 509
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

658 Alphabetical index
Cruise controlCruise control ........................ 202
Dynamic laser cruise
control ................................. 206
Cup holders .............................. 426
Curtain shield airbags ............. 112
Customizable features............. 631
Daytime running light system .................................... 191
Defogger Rear window ......................... 317
Side mirrors ........................... 317
Dimension................................. 604
Dinghy towing .......................... 301
Display Trip information ..................... 178
Warning message ................. 572
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 488
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 406
Wattage ................................. 614
Doors Back door ................................40
Door glasses ...........................91
Door lock ...........................31, 35
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................85
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 563
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 110
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 277
Driving position memory...........63
DVD player
*
Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 244
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 552
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 589
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 591
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 593
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 561
If the warning light turns on........................................ 561
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 572
If you have a flat tire ............. 578
If you lose your keys ............. 592
If you think something is wrong .................................. 559
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 599
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 600
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ....... 596
Engine
Compartment ........................ 493
Engine switch ........................ 158
Hood ..................................... 492
How to start the engine ................................. 158
Identification number............. 606
If the engine will not start ...... 589
Ignition switch ...................... 158
Overheating .......................... 596
D
E

662 Alphabetical index
Roof luggage carrier ..................89
Seatback table ....................50, 455
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............70
ALR .........................................75
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................75
Child restraint system installation ........................... 134
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 479
Comfort guide..........................73
ELR .........................................75
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................75
How to wear your seat belt......70
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................76
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................75
Reminder light ....................... 563
Seat belt extenders .................76
Seat belt pretensioners ...........74
Seat heaters.............................. 447
Seating capacity....................... 275
Seats Adjustment ........................48, 52
Adjustment precaution ......51, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 134
Cleaning ................................ 478
Climate control seat .............. 450
Driver’s seat position memory .................................63
Head restraint..........................66
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 110
Seat heaters .................. 447, 450
Seat heaters and ventilators ........................... 450 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 173
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................... 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 591
Shift lock system ..................... 591
Shopping bag hooks ............... 461
Side airbags ............................. 112
Side marker lights
Replacing .............................. 539
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage................................. 614
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 85
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 613
Storage location .................... 578
Spark plug ................................ 610
Specifications .......................... 604
Speedometer ............................ 168
Steering
Column lock release ............... 80
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................ 80, 81
Audio switches
*
Steering wheel memory .......... 63
Telephone switches
*
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 539
Wattage................................. 614
Storage feature ........................ 410
Storage precautions ................ 272
S

663
Alphabetical index
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 599
Sun visors ................................ 433
Sunshade ................................. 453
Switch BSM main switch .................. 238
Emergency flasher switch .... 552
Engine switch ....................... 158
Fog light switch..................... 193
Hazard light switch ............... 552
Ignition switch ....................... 158
Light switches ....................... 187
Power back door switch ... 31, 41
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 35
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 199
Seatback folding/returning
switch ............................. 55, 61
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 195, 199
Tachometer .............................. 168
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 614
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 107
Engine immobilizer system... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 515 Tire information
Glossary ................................625
Size .......................................622
Tire identification number ......621
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................623
Tires Chains ...................................278
Checking ...............................508
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...........515, 613
Information ............................620
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................508
Size .......................................613
Snow tires .............................277
Tire pressure warning
system ........................508, 564
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................275
Towing Dinghy towing........................301
Emergency towing.................553
Trailer towing.........................281
Trailer weight rating.......283, 605
Traction control........................257
TRAC .........................................257
Trip information .......................178
Trip meter .................................168
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............539
Switch....................................165
Wattage .................................614
T
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

665
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 578If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 589If the engine will not start
P. 105Engine immobilizer system
P. 593If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 591If 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. 596If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 592If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 593If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 5Side doors
P. 4 0Back door
The horn begins to sound.P. 107Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 599If the vehicle becomes stuck