5248-1. Specifications
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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 
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, 
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materi-
als, that, when mount ed on an automotive 
wheel, provides the tr action 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 substan-
tially 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 bet ween the exteriors 
of the sidewalls of an  inflated tire, exclud-
ing elevations due to labeling, decoration, 
or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a ti re between the tread 
and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from 
the cord materia l 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 Trac-
tion in a Straight Line on Snow-and 
Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is 
marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at 
least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning 
5388-3. Initialization
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8-3.Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system 
operation after such cases as the 12-volt battery being recon-
nected, or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 1 4 1
Intuitive parking 
assist
*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 2 8 9
PKSB (Parking 
Support Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 3 0 5
Message indicat-
ing maintenance is 
required (U.S.A. 
only)
• After the maintenance is per-formedP. 4 0 1
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when 
changing traveling speed
• When the tire inflation pressure  is changed such as when the 
tire size is changed
• When rotating the tires
P. 4 2 4 
566Alphabetical Index
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Power switch ........................ 213
Power window switches ....... 179
RCTA switch ......................... 294
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers switch................................... 338, 342
Seat heater switches ............ 352
Seat ventilator switches ....... 352
“SOS” button .......................... 65
Tilt and telescopic steering con- trol switch ........................... 165
Tire pressure warning reset  switch 
................................ 425
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
switch ................................. 270
VSC OFF switch................... 320
Window lock switch .............. 181
Windshield defogger switch 338,  341
Windshield wiper and washer  switch ......................... 235, 238
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ................................... 338, 346
T
Tachometer ............................... 89
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
The Secondary Collision Brake ............................................... 320
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 81
Immobilizer system ................ 79
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 511
Tire inflation pressure display  function............................... 421
Warning light ........................ 464
Tire information ...................... 516 Glossary ............................... 520
Size ...................................... 518 Tire identification number .....517
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 519
Tire pressure display .............421
Tire pressure warning system Function................................421
Initializing..............................424
Installing tire p ressure warning 
valves and transmitters ......423
Registering ID codes ............427
Warning light.........................464
Tires Chains ..................................328
Checking ..............................418
If you have a flat tire .............474
Inflation pressure ..................430
Information ......... ..................516
Replacing .............................474
Rotating tires ........................421
Size ...................................... 511
Snow tires.............................327
Spare tire ..............................474
Tire inflation pressure display  function ...............................421
Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................421
Warning light.........................464
Tools ........................................475
Top tether strap ........................62
Total load capacit y .................504
To w i n g Dinghy towing .......................212
Emergency towing ................455
Trailer towing ...... ..................201
Toyota Multi-operation touch 334
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Automatic High Be am ...........232
Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range ..........270
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....257
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .249
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........267
TRAC (Traction Control) ........319 
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.408)
Fuel filler door ( P.241)
Hood lock release lever ( P.408)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.241)
Power back door switch ( P.137)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.511)
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.507
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 5 1 1
Engine oil capacity 
(Drain and refill  
reference)
P.508
Engine oil typeP.508