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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

Type B: Remove the wheel orna- ment by pushing the reverse side.

from

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STEP 5

STEP 6

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Installing the spare tire

STEP 1

STEP 2

Washer

Disc wheel

Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand to approximately the same amount.

Turn the nut washers until they come into contact with the disc wheel.

STEP 3

Lower the vehicle.

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Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

STEP 5

Reinstall the wheel ornament.

STEP 6

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

■To store the jack

To store the jack, align the hole of the jack head with the vehicle hook. Turn the jack joint until the jack base fits securely with the vehicle body. This prevents the jack from flying for- ward during a collision or sudden stop.

■After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 346)

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CAUTION

■Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack. ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat

tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.

●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. ●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack. ●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the

jack.

Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

■Replacing a flat tire

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury. ●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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CAUTION

■Replacing a flat tire

●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels. Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.

■When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (→P. 133, P. 137), consider each of the following points. ■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-

ates normally One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Add fuel to the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting procedures. (→P. 133)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(→P. 83)

■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 420) ● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart

key system). The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How- ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→P. 133)

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■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and

headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 420) ● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-

cles with smart key system). Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is functioning normally. Set the parking brake. STEP 1
Shift the shift lever to “P”. Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACC mode. Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted. STEP 1

Set the parking brake. Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode. Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flat- head screwdriver or equiva- lent.

To prevent damage the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

to

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys

New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using one of the other master keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the electronic key does not operate properly (with smart key system)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter- rupted (→P. 28) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con- trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors key linked functions

Using the mechanical key (→P. 22) in order to perform the following operations:

Locks all doors Unlocks the door Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors.

Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine

STEP 1

Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes.

to

key

Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. An alarm will sound to indicate that function cannot detect the electronic key that is touched to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch if any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is touched to the switch.

the start

STEP 2

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STEP 3

To change the “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed. (→P. 133) To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.

If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be operated, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.

■Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (→P. 363)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi- cle’s battery is discharged. You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following the steps below. STEP 1

Connecting the jumper cables.

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle. Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle. Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle. Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately five minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Vehicles with smart key system ⎯ Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. Vehicles with smart key system: Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITON ON mode, then start the vehi- cle’s engine. Vehicles without smart key system: Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle’s engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con- nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■To prevent battery discharge

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch or the engine is turned off.

●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run- ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.

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■When the battery is removed or discharged

The following systems must be initialized. ●Power windows (→P. 74) ●Moon roof (→P. 79)

CAUTION

■Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery. ●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi- nal.

●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-

minals.

●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near

the battery.

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CAUTION

■Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre- cautions when handling the battery: ●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats

If your engine overheats: STEP 1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi- tioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam:

STEP 2

Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and then restart the engine.

If you do not see steam:

Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.

STEP 3

STEP 4

Remove the engine compartment cover. (→P. 331) Check to see if the cooling fan is operating. If the fan is operating:

Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to fall and then stop the engine.

If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota dealer.

After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.

STEP 5

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Add coolant if required.

Water can be used in an emer- gency measure if coolant is unavailable. (→P. 435)

Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■Overheating

In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating. ●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of

power is experienced.

●Steam is coming from under the hood.

CAUTION

■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle ●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus- ing serious injury such as burns.

●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the

engine is running.

●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.

Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure.

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NOTICE

■When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow. STEP 1

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever in “P”. Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction under the tires. Restart the engine. Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur- rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine. ●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may

require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weight

Overall length Overall width Overall height * Wheelbase

Tread

Front Rear Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) *: Unladen vehicle

197.6 in. (5020 mm) 72.8 in. (1850 mm) 58.5 in. (1485 mm) 111.0 in. (2820 mm) 62.2 in. (1580 mm) 61.6 in. (1565 mm)

870 lb. (395 kg)

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Vehicle identification

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also on the Certi- fication Label.

■ Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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Engine

Model Type Bore and stroke Displacement Drive belt tension

Fuel

2GR-FE 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm) 210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3) Automatic adjustment

Fuel type Octane Rating Fuel tank capacity

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal)

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Lubrication system

Oil capacity Drain and refill (reference) with filter without filter

6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 lmp.qt.) 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 lmp.qt.)

■ Engine oil selection “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30

SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi- cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

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How to read oil container label: The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

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Cooling system

Capacity

Coolant type

Ignition system

Spark plug Make Gap

DENSO

8.8 qt. (8.3 L, 7.3 lmp.qt.) Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non- silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol- ogy Do not use plain water alone.

FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

Electrical system

Battery Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):

12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged 12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged 11.8 ⎯ 12.0 V Discharged (Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine and all lights are turned off.)

Charging rates

5A max.

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Automatic transaxle

Fluid capacity* Fluid type *: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,

6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 lmp.qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Automatic transmission fluid type

Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis- sion of your vehicle.

Brakes

2.4 in. (61 mm) Min. Less than 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1.0 ⎯ 6.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Pedal clearance *1
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake pedal travel *2
Parking brake lining wear limit Fluid type *1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

9 ⎯ 11 clicks

kgf) while the engine is running.

*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30

kgf).

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Steering

Free play

Tires and wheels

Type A

Tire size

Front and rear tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

Type B

Tire size

Front and rear tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

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Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

P215/55R17 93V

Vehicle speed

psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or bar)

38 (260, 2.6)

32 (220, 2.2)

More than 99 mph (160 km/h) 99 mph (160 km/h) or less 17 × 7JJ, 17 × 7J 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

P215/60R16 94V

Vehicle speed

psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or bar)

35 (240, 2.4)

29 (200, 2.0)

More than 99 mph (160 km/h) 99 mph (160 km/h) or less 16 × 6 1/2JJ 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs

Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

D4R H11
HIR1
H11

3457A

W5W 7440A 7443
194
194
921
194
W5W W5W 7065
74
168
2825

Exterior

Headlights Low beam (discharge bulbs) Low beam (halogen bulbs) High beam Fog lights Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights Rear side marker lights Tail lights Back-up lights License plate lights Interior light Personal lights Vanity lights Glove box light Door courtesy lights Trunk light A: D4R discharge bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs C: HIR1 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs

Interior

35
55
65
55

28/8

21
21/5
3.8
3.8
18
3.8
1.4
1.2
4.8

Type

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6-1. Specifications Fuel information

Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline. Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■If your engine knocks

●Consult your Toyota dealer. ●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-

ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

■Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas- oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

■Gasoline quality standards

●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.

●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-

sion levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.

●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,

and customer satisfaction through better performance.

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■Toyota recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives ●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives

to avoid build-up of engine deposits.

●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or

keep clean intake systems.

■Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline

Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

■Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline

●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-

ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.

●If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no

lower than 87.

●Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

■Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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NOTICE

■Notice on fuel quality

●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be

damaged.

●Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.

●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that

stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking. At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

■Fuel-related poor driveability

If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.

■When refueling with gasohole

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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6-1. Specifications Tire information

Typical tire symbols

(→P. 444) (→P. 443) (→P. 345)

Tire size DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Location of treadwear indicators Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows. Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall. A tire not marked RADIAL is a bias-ply tire. TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main- tains the air pressure.

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Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. (→P. 447) Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure Summer tire or all season tire (→P. 349) An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.

(→P. 447)

Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)

Identification Number

DOT symbol* Tire (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifica- tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer’s optional type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year *: The DOT symbol certifies that to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

tire conforms

the

tire

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The illustration indicates typical tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal) Wheel diameter (inches) Load index (2 or 3 digits) Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

Section width Tire height Wheel diameter

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Tire size

■ Typical tire size information

■ Tire dimensions

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Tire section names

Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

■ DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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■ Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

■ Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn- ing) traction.

■ Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent- ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen- ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo- ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail- ure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pressure

Maximum inflation pressure

Recommended inflation pressure

Accessory weight

Curb weight

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer. The combined weight (in excess of those stan- dard items which may be replaced) of trans- mission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory- installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of: (a) Curb weight (b) Accessory weight (c) Vehicle capacity weight (d) Production options weight

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Tire related term

Normal occupant weight

Occupant distribution

Production options weight

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation

Rim type designation

Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Meaning

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1* that follows Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci- fied in the third column of Table 1* below The combined weight of installed regular pro- duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim diameter and width The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code Nominal distance between rim flanges The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two

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Tire related term

Meaning

Vehicle normal load on the tire

Weather side

Bead

Bead separation

Bias ply tire

Carcass

Chunking

Cord

Cord separation

Cracking

CT

The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occu- pant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing it by two The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire 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 A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead 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 cen- terline of the tread The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall The strands forming the plies in the tire The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com- pounds Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner- liner of the tire extending to cord material 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

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Tire related term

Meaning

Extra load tire

Groove

Innerliner

Innerliner separation

Intended outboard sidewall

Light truck (LT) tire

Load rating

Maximum load rating

Maximum permissible inflation pressure

Measuring rim

Open splice

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire The space between two adjacent tread ribs The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass (a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, 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 asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima- rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure The load rating for a tire at the maximum per- missible inflation pressure for that tire The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that extends to cord material

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Tire related term

Outer diameter

Overall width

Passenger car tire

Ply

Ply separation

Pneumatic tire

Radial ply tire

Reinforced tire

Section width

Meaning

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva- tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul- tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords A parting of rubber compound between adja- cent plies 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 contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load 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 A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele- vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec- tive bands

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Tire related term

Meaning

Sidewall

Sidewall separation

Snow tire

Test rim

Tread

Tread rib

Tread separation

Treadwear indicators (TWI)

Wheel-holding fixture

) on at

That portion of a tire between the tread and bead The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall 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 ( least one sidewall The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road A tread section running circumferentially around a tire Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing

*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load

for various designated seating capacities

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Designated seating capacity, Number of

occupants 2 through 4

5 through 10

11 through 15

16 through 20

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Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in

a normally loaded

vehicle

2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat 2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat 2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

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6-2. Customization Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per- sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Toy- ota dealer. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Item

Function

Default setting

ON

ON

ON

Driver’s door unlocked in 1- step, all doors unlocked in 2-step

Customized

setting OFF