5228-1. Specifications
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Vehicle normal load on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share
of curb weight, accessory weight, and nor-
mal occupant weight (distributed in accor-
dance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by
two
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 rein forced by ply cords
and that is shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents 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 l ess than 90 degrees
to the centerlin e of the tread
Carcass
The tire structure, ex cept tread and side-
wall 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 f rom adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or
innerliner of the ti re extending to cord
material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange
tire and rim system i n 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 cav-
ity of the tire
Tire related termMeaning
5238-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 th e 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
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side
that must always fa ce outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by i ts 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 splice
Any parting at any junct ion of tread, side-
wall, or innerliner that extends to cord
material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labe ling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Tire related termMeaning
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
554What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.460, 470.
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.474)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.500)
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck
558Alphabetical Index
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EDR (Event data recorder)......... 7
E-Four ...................................... 320
Elapsed time ..................... 96, 106
Electric motor (traction motor)71
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ............................................... 320Warning light ........................ 463
Electronic key ......................... 128 Battery-saving function......... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 489
Replacing the battery ........... 438
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 186
Operation ............................. 185
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 319
Emergency flashers ............... 452
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 460
If a warning light turns on ..... 460
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 470
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 491
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 489
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 488
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 486
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 453
If you have a flat tire ............. 474
If you lose your keys ............ 488
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 458
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 452 If your vehicle needs to be towed
...........................................455
If your vehicle ove rheats ......497
Energy monitor ....................... 117
Engine ACCESSORY mode . ............216
Compartment........................410
Engine switch .......................213
Hood .....................................408
How to start the hybrid system ...........................................213
Identification number ............506
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................486
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................452
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................213
Overheating ..........................497
Power switch ........................213
Tachometer.............................89
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................509
Checking ..............................413
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................327
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................89
Engine oil Capacity ...............................508
Checking ..............................410
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................327
Warning light.........................461
Engine oil maintenance data .412
Engine switch (power switch)213 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................452
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................320 Warning light.........................463
EV drive mode.........................218
559Alphabetical Index
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EV indicator .............................. 72
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 7
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 421
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 474
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 511
Hybrid transmission.............. 510
Washer ................................. 415
Fog lights Switch................................... 235
Footwell light .................... ...... 356
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 397
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 162
Memory recall function ......... 160
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Seat position memory .......... 159
Seat ventilators .................... 352
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 229
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Fuel Capacity ............................... 507
Fuel gauge ............................. 89
Information ........................... 514
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ..................................... 507
Warning light ........................ 463 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....94, 103
Current fuel consumption94, 103
Fuel economy ...................94, 103
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................488
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge.................................89
Fuses .......................................439
G
Garage door opene r ...............384
Gauges ......................................89
Glove box ................................360
Glove box light........................360
H
Head restraints .......................162
Headlight aim ..........................442
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............443
Head-up display ...................... 112 Driving information display area........................................... 112
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 115
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 115
Settings ................................ 114
Heated steering wheel............352
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................336
Heated steering wheel..........352
Outside rear view mirrors ...338, 342
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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