2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER flat tire

5418-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
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 the plies in the tire
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
Tire related termMeaning

5428-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
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 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
Tire related termMeaning

5438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: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
Te s t r i m
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

558
4RUNNER (U)
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main -
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is requiredAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 399
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 425

578What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 489)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 517)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

582Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Driving ...................................... 176Break-in tips .......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 320
Off-road precautions ............. 333
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 329
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 272
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 97
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 121
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 507
Replacing the battery ............ 443
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 507
If the engine will not start ...... 504
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 510
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 474
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 474
If a warning message is displayed......................... 484
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 506
If you have a flat tire ............. 489
If you think something is wrong .............................. 472
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 517
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 463
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 466
If your vehicle overheats ....... 514 Emergency flashers ................ 462
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 408
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 407
How to start the engine ........................ 209, 212
Identification number ............ 521
If the engine will not start ...... 504
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 514
Engine coolant......................... 412
Capacity................................ 524
Checking............................... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 329
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 410 Capacity................................ 523
Checking............................... 410
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 329
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Flat tire ..................................... 489
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 527
Brake .................................... 527
Power steering...................... 528
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights ................................. 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage ................................ 529
Four-wheel drive system............................ 292, 296
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588Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Seats ................................. 136, 139Adjustment .................... 136, 139
Adjustment
precautions ................. 138, 148
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 57
Cleaning................................ 395
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 355
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 355
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 228
Inside rear view mirror .......... 159
Intuitive parking assist .......... 285
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever ................................. 218 Automatic transmission......... 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221 Shift lock system ..................... 220
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 225
Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Wattage ................................ 529
Side mirrors ............................. 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Side turn signal lights ............. 223
Slide deck................................. 370
Smart key system .................... 118 Antenna location ................... 118
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine ............... 212
Snow tires ................................ 332
Spare tire .................................. 489 Inflation pressure .................. 528
Storage location.................... 490
Spark plug ................................ 524
Specifications .......................... 520
Speedometer.............................. 88
Steering lock ............................ 215 Column lock release ............. 215
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 215
Steering wheel ......................... 156 Adjustment............................ 156
Storage feature ........................ 360
Storage precautions................ 189
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 517
Sun visors ................................ 372

589Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
SwitchesAutomatic High Beam
switch ................................. 230
Cruise control switch............. 272
Door lock switches ................ 113
Driving position memory switches.............................. 149
Emergency flashers switch ... 462
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 234
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 384
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 264
Light switches ....................... 225
Moon roof switches ............... 170
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 160
Power back window
switch ................................. 166
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power window switches ........ 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 342, 349
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 239
Seat heater switches ............ 355
Seat ventilator switches ........ 355
“SOS” button ........................... 70
Telephone switches
*
VSC OFF switch ................... 322
Window lock switch............... 162
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 236 Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights.................................. 225
Light switch ........................... 225
Telephone switches
*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure............. 436 Maintenance data ................. 528
Warning light......................... 478
Tire information ....................... 533 Glossary ............................... 539
Size....................................... 535
Tire identification number ..... 534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 537
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 424 Function ................................ 424
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 425
Registering ID codes ............ 426
Warning light......................... 478
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.