2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID flat tire

5458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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

5468-1. Specifications
*: 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

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Vehicle specifications
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 415
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. 439
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) (If equipped)• After reconnecting or chang-
ing the 12-volt batteryP. 332

565What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 494)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 521)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

570Alphabetical index
ECO Accelerator Guidance..... 109
Eco drive mode ........................ 342
Eco guide ................................. 109
Eco score ................................. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 10
Electric motor
(traction motor) ....................... 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
Electronic key .......................... 138 Battery-saving function ......... 154
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 507
Replacing the battery ............ 461
Emergency flashers ................ 470 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 478
If a warning light turns on ..... 478
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 488
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 510
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 507
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 505
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising................................... 472
If you have a flat tire ............. 494
If you lose your keys ..... 139, 141
If you think something is wrong ................................. 477
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 521
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 474
If your vehicle overheats....... 517
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571Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 200
Hood ..................................... 423
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 200
Identification number ............ 525
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 200
Overheating .......................... 517
Power switch......................... 200
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 528
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine switch .......................... 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 344
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
EV drive mode.......................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 510 Flat tire ..................................... 494
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 529
Hybrid transmission .............. 529
Washer ................................. 432
Front interior light ................... 375
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 481
Front personal lights............... 375
Front seat heaters ................... 371
Front seats ............................... 159 Adjustment............................ 159
Cleaning ............................... 411
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Seat heaters ......................... 371
Seat ventilators ..................... 371
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Fuel Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 532
Refueling .............................. 234
Type.............................. 526, 532
Warning light......................... 481F

578Alphabetical index
Service reminder indicators ................................. 92
Service plug ............................... 79
Shift lever ................................. 209
Hybrid transmission .............. 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 213
S mode ................................. 211
Shift lock system ..................... 213
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 222 Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Side mirrors ............................. 174 Adjusting and folding ............ 174
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 297
Heaters ................................. 365
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Smart key system .................... 152 Antenna location ................... 152
Entry functions .............. 142, 148
Starting the hybrid system .... 200
Snow tires ................................ 356 Spare tire .................................. 494
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Storage location.................... 494
Spark plug ................................ 528
Specifications .......................... 524
Speedometer.............................. 98
Sport mode .............................. 342
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 203
Steering wheel ......................... 170
Adjustment............................ 170
Heated steering wheel .......... 371
Meter control switches .......... 103
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Storage feature ........................ 377
Storage precautions................ 377
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 521
Sun visors ................................ 384
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 182

580Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 98
Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 88
Immobilizer system ................. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 449 Maintenance data ................. 530
Warning light ......................... 482
Tire information ....................... 535 Glossary................................ 542
Size ....................................... 538
Tire identification number ..... 537
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 540
Tire pressure warning system Initializing .............................. 439
Installing tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters......................... 439
Registering ID codes ............ 441
Warning light ......................... 482 Tires .......................................... 437
Chains .................................. 355
Checking............................... 437
Glossary ............................... 542
If you have a flat tire ............. 494
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Replacing.............................. 494
Rotating tires ........................ 437
Size....................................... 530
Snow tires ............................. 356
Spare tire .............................. 494
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 540
Warning light......................... 482
Tools ......................................... 494
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 197
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 199
Emergency towing ................ 474
Trailer towing ........................ 198
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