4436-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim wid th and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that hav e been straightened
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changi ng your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight afte r driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance we ights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel pre cautions (if equipped)
4446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warn ing
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning sy stem to
provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflatio n pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tir e pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must be installed. ( P. 427)
■When installing the wheel o rnament (on some models)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommen ded in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed fo r a
tubeless tire. Doing so may resu lt in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tight ened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or g rease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, caus ing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Align the notch of the wheel and orna-
ment.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.Tapered
portion
4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake s ystem warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your To y o t a
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braki ng, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
● Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the
nearest Toyota dealer.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation p ressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has t ires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indica ted on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should de termine
the proper tire inflation p ressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS -tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Acco rdingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning ligh t) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible , and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread lif e, and may
affect the vehicle’s handl ing and stopping ability.
5468-1. Specifications
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP255/70R18 112T
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 8J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire sizeP275/65R18 114T
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 8J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
5478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ty p e C
Ty p e D
Tire sizeP275/65R18 114T,
P255/70R18 112T (spare tire)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 8J,
18 8J (spare wheel)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire sizeP275/55R20 111H,
P255/70R18 112T (spare tire)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size20 8J,
18 8J (spare wheel)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
5538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration i ndicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section widt h (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Typical DOT and Tire Iden tification Number (TIN)
Ty p e AType B
Tire size
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5588-1. Specifications
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
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 normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
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 reinforced 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 less than 90 degrees to
the centerline 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 th e plies in the tire
Tire related termMeaning
605Alphabetical index
SwitchesAutomatic High Beam ........... 239
Back window defogger switch ......................... 342, 349
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch......................... 305
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 359
Cruise control switch............. 294
Door lock switch.................... 130
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 152
Dynamic radar cruise control switch...................... 280
Emergency flashers switch ... 472
Engine switch........................ 217
Fog light switch ..................... 244
Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 315
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 385
Ignition switch ....................... 217
Intuitive parking assist .......... 298
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................ 272
Light switches ....................... 234
Moon roof switches ............... 179
Outside rear view mirror defoggers switch ........ 342, 349
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 167
Personal/interior lights
main switch......................... 357
Power back window switch ................................. 176
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power window switches ........ 172
Seat heater switches ............ 354
Seat ventilator switches ........ 354
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........ 162 Tire pressure
warning reset
switch ................................. 428
TOW/HAUL switch................ 228
Turn signal lights .................. 232
VSC off
switch ......................... 318, 323
Window lock switch .............. 172
Windshield wiper
de-icer switch ............. 343, 350
Windshield wipers
and washer switch.............. 245
Tachometer .............................. 105
Tail lights.................................. 234 Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Tailgate
Removing the tailgate ........... 134
Tailgate ................................. 133
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 95
Engine immobilizer system ..... 85
Tire inflation pressure............. 440 Maintenance data ................. 546
Warning light......................... 485
Tire information ....................... 552 Glossary ............................... 557
Size....................................... 553
Tire identification number ..... 553
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 555
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.