3468-1. Specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily 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 ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive 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.
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 cont ains 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
Tire related termMeaning
3478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
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
Tire related termMeaning
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8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as maintenance being performed on the
vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A.
only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 227
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating front and rear tires which have different tire
inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
• When changing the tire infla- tion pressure by changing
traveling speed or load
weight, etc.
P. 252
372What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
COROLLA iM_U (OM12M42U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 293)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 140)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 292, 300)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 292, 300.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→P. 303)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 321)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Daytime running light system .................................... 143
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 199
Rear window ......................... 199
Windshield ............................ 199
Dimensions .............................. 324
Dinghy towing .................. 125, 126
Display Multi-information display ......... 76
Warning message ................ 300
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Door lock Back door................................ 91
Side doors............................... 88
Wireless remote control .......... 88
Key.......................................... 88
Doors Back door................................ 91
Door lock................................. 88
Door windows ....................... 106
Open door warning
buzzer............................. 90, 91
Outside rear view mirrors...... 104
Rear door child-protector ........ 90
Side doors............................... 88
Drive information ....................... 78
Driving ...................................... 110 Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 24
Procedures ........................... 110
Winter drive tips .................... 192 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 81
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 186 Warning light......................... 293
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 292
If a warning light turns on ..... 292
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 300
If the battery is discharged ... 315
If the engine will not start ...... 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 290
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 321
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 283
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 284
If your vehicle overheats....... 318
DE
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Emergency flashers ................ 282
Engine....................................... 326Compartment ........................ 238
Engine switch........................ 128
Hood ..................................... 235
How to start the engine................................. 128
Identification number ............ 325
If the engine will not start ...... 314
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 128
Overheating .......................... 318
Engine coolant ......................... 242 Capacity ................................ 328
Checking ............................... 242
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 74
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 239
Capacity ................................ 326
Checking ............................... 239
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 192
Engine switch .......................... 128
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 186 Warning light ......................... 293 Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire...... 303
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid Brake .................................... 331
Clutch ................................... 330
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 329
Washer ................................. 249
Front interior light ................... 204 Wattage ................................ 332
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights............... 204
Wattage ................................ 332
Front seats ................................. 95 Adjustment.............................. 95
Cleaning ............................... 223
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ....................... 98
Front sensor ............................ 155 Automatic High Beam ........... 155
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 155
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 155
Precautions........................... 156
Front turn signal lights ........... 139 Replacing light bulbs ............ 276
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332F
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Shift lever ......................... 131, 137Continuously variable
transmission ....................... 131
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 135
Manual transmission ............. 137
Shift lock system ..................... 134
Side airbags ............................... 33
Side marker lights ................... 141 Light switch ........................... 141
Replacing light bulbs............. 275
Wattage ................................ 332
Side mirrors ............................. 104 Adjusting and folding ............ 104
Side turn signal lights ............. 139 Replacing light bulbs............. 280
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332
Snow tires ................................ 193
Spare tire .................................. 303 Inflation pressure .................. 331
Storage location .................... 304
Spark plug ................................ 328
Specifications .......................... 324
Speedometer .............................. 74
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 129
Steering wheel ......................... 101 Adjustment ............................ 101
Audio switches ...................... 218
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 277
Wattage ................................ 332
Storage feature ........................ 206
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 321
Sun visors ................................ 215 Switches
Audio remote control
switches ............................. 218
Cruise control switch ............ 181
Door lock switches.................. 89
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 282
Engine switch ....................... 128
Ignition switch ....................... 128
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 174
Light switches ....................... 141
Meter control switches ............ 78
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 104
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch ................................. 162
Power door lock switch ........... 89
Power window switches........ 106
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 199
Sport mode switch ................ 132
Talk switch ............................ 218
Telephone
switches ............................. 218
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 252
“TRIP” switch .......................... 77
VSC OFF switch ................... 187
Window lock switch .............. 106
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 145
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Tachometer ................................ 74
Tail lights .................................. 141Light switch ........................... 141
Replacing light bulbs............. 280
Talk switch ............................... 218
Telephone
switches ................................. 218
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 260 Maintenance data ................. 331
Warning light ......................... 294
Tire information ....................... 336 Glossary................................ 343
Size ....................................... 339
Tire identification number ..... 338
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 341
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 251
Initializing .............................. 251
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 251
Registering ID codes ............ 253
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 252
Warning light ......................... 294 Tires .......................................... 250
Chains .................................. 193
Checking............................... 250
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Inflation pressure .................. 331
Replacing.............................. 303
Rotating tires ........................ 250
Size....................................... 331
Snow tires ............................. 193
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 251
Warning light......................... 294
Tools ......................................... 304
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 123
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 125, 126
Emergency towing ................ 284
Towing eyelet ....................... 287
Trailer towing ........................ 124
Toyota Safety Sense C............ 153 Automatic High Beam ........... 177
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 172
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 159
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 186
Transmission ................... 131, 137
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 186
Trip meters ................................. 77
Turn signal lights .................... 139
Replacing light bulbs .... 276, 277
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332
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