2018 TOYOTA TACOMA flat tire

6469-1. Specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
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
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 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 outward when mounted
on a vehicle
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
Tire related termMeaning

6479-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 co ntains 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
Tire related termMeaning

681What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode o r start
the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 566, 573.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 594)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 619)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

685Alphabetical index
Driving ...................................... 160Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 319
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 325
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 257 Constant speed control mode .................................. 266
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 264
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 611
Replacing the battery ............ 537
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 611
If the engine will not start ...... 609
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 613
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 566
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 566
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .............................. 564
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 619 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 557
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 559
If your vehicle overheats....... 617
Emergency flashers ................ 556
Engine Compartment ........................ 507
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 505
How to start the engine ........................ 193, 196
Identification number ............ 625
If the engine will not start ...... 609
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Immobilizer system .. ............... 69
Overheating .......................... 617
Engine coolant......................... 511
Capacity................................ 629
Checking............................... 511
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 509 Capacity................................ 627
Checking............................... 509
Oil level warning message.... 576
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 574
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

686Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 193, 196
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 441
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 594
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 631
Brake .................................... 632
Power steering ...................... 632
Washer ................................. 518
Fog lights ................................. 220 Replacing light bulbs............. 549
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 634
Four-wheel drive system ........ 299
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 442
Front seats ............................... 131
Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 494
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs............. 547
Wattage ................................ 634
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 548
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634 Fuel ........................................... 626
Capacity................................ 626
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 565
Information............................ 635
Refueling .............................. 224
Type...................................... 626
Warning light......................... 567
Warning message................. 577
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Current fuel
consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door ......................... 226
Fuel pump shut off system..... 565
Fuses ........................................ 540
Garage door opener ................ 478
Gas station information .......... 696
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 445
Grocery bag hooks.................. 460
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692Alphabetical index
Side marker lights ................... 211Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 547, 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 291
Side turn signal lights ............. 209 Replacing light bulbs............. 553
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Smart key system .................... 123 Antenna location ................... 123
Entry functions ...................... 112
Starting the engine................ 196
Warning message ................. 588
Snow tires ................................ 327
Spare tire .................................. 594
Inflation pressure .................. 633
Replacing .............................. 594
Storage location .................... 595
Spark plug ................................ 629
Specifications .......................... 622
Speech command system
*.... 420
Speedometer .............................. 90
Steering Column lock release ..... 194, 199
Warning message ................. 591
Steering wheel
Adjustment .................... 140, 140
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 340
Meter control switches ............ 95 Steering wheel audio
switches
*............................... 340
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Storage box.............................. 449
Storage feature ........................ 444
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 619
Sun visors ................................ 462
Switches Active traction control
switch ................................. 308
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 340
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch ........................ 291
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 443
“CLUTCH START CANCEL” switch ................ 318
Crawl Control switch ............. 314
Cruise control switch ............ 271
Door lock switches................ 113
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 257
Emergency flashers switch ... 556
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 299
Garage door opener switches ............................. 478

693Alphabetical index
Headlight switch.................... 211
Ignition switch ............... 193, 196
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ........................ 249
Light switches ....................... 211
Moon roof switches ............... 153
Multi-terrain Select switches.............................. 310
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 428, 435
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 145
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power mode switch............... 203
Power outlet main switch ...... 465
Power window switches ........ 147
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 305
Seat heater switches ............ 439
Talk switch
*.......................... 420
Telephone switches
*............ 399
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 521
Turn signal lights................... 209
VSC off switch ...... 303, 320, 321
Window lock switch............... 147
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 221
Wireless charger switch ........ 470 Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights.................................. 211
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 119
Tailgate ................................. 118
Talk switch
*............................. 420
Telephone switches
*.............. 399
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 69
Tire inflation pressure............. 528 Maintenance data ................. 633
Warning light......................... 568
Warning message......... 575, 577
Tire information ....................... 638 Glossary ............................... 644
Size....................................... 640
Tire identification number ..... 639
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 642
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 520
Initializing .............................. 521
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 520
Registering ID codes ............ 522
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 521
Warning light......................... 568
Warning message......... 575, 577
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

694Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 519Chains................................... 326
Checking ............................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 594
Inflation pressure .................. 633
Information ............................ 638
Replacing .............................. 594
Rotating tires......................... 519
Size ....................................... 633
Snow tires ............................. 327
Spare tire .............................. 595
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 520
Warning light ......................... 568
Warning message ......... 575, 577
Tonneau cover ......................... 456
Tools ......................................... 595
Top tether strap ................... 63, 65
Total load capacity .......... 174, 623
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 182
Dinghy towing ....................... 192
Emergency towing ................ 561
Trailer towing ........................ 175
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 228
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 249
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 235
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 319
Transmission ........................... 201 Automatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
Manual transmission ............. 207
Power mode switch............... 203
S mode ................................. 204 Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights .................... 209
Replacing light
bulbs................... 548, 551, 553
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634
USB port
*................................. 341
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 462
Wattage ................................ 634
Vanity mirrors .......................... 462
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 625
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 319
Voice command system
*....... 420
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 319
Warning buzzers Brake Override System ............................... 576
Brake system ....... ......... 566, 573
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 291
Crawl Control ........................ 316
Downshifting ......................... 206
Four-wheel drive control ....... 299
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
Key reminder ........................ 194
Light reminder....................... 214
Open door............................. 579
Open moon roof............ 155, 581
Parking brake ............... 567, 580
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 235
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