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CAUTION!
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias-ply tires on your vehicle. It can
cause dangerous handling charac-
teristics, resulting in loss of control.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both of the front or rear tires be
replaced at a time as a set.
See If you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
To equalize the wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires approximately every
12000 km (7500 miles). However, the
most appropriate timing for tire rotation
may vary according to your driving hab-
its and road surface conditions.
See If you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION!
Do not include a compact spare tire
when rotating the tires. It is de-
signed for temporary use only.
Rotating tires
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192WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recom-
mended when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select the same
size, construction and load capacity
as the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place. Mark the di-
rection of rotation and be sure to install
them in the same direction when replac-
ing.
CAUTION!

Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.

Never drive over 120 km/h (75
mph) with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class Sº type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V-bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them be-
fore installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5'1.0 km
(1/4'1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION!

Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

Avoid sharp turns or locked-
wheel braking, as use of chains
may adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may
result in damage to the vehicle as
well as the tire.
Installing snow tires and chains
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193 WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
set.
This must be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain
clearance to the body and chassis.Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened
may have structural damage and there-
fore should not be used. Never use an in-
ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de-
signed for a tubeless tire.
After driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles), check that the wheel
nuts are tight.

If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).

When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.

Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.

When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.

As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Aluminum wheel precautions Replacing wheels
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Sedan Coupe Wagon
Overall length mm (in.) 4770 (187.8) 4770 (187.8) 4810 (189.4)
Overall width mm (in.) 1770 (69.7) 1770 (69.7) 1770 (69.7)
Overall height mm (in.) 1400 (55.1)*
11395 (54.9)*11430 (56.3)*3
1415 (55.7)*21410 (55.5)*21450 (57.1)*4
1435 (56.5)*5
1455 (57.3)*6
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2620 (103.1) 2620 (103.1) 2620 (103.1)
Front tread mm (in.) 1550 (61.0) 1550 (61.0) 1550 (61.0)
Rear tread mm (in.) 1500 (59.1) 1500 (59.1) 1500 (59.1)
Vehicle capacity weight kg (lb.) 410 (900) 410 (900) 495 (1095)*
7
(occupants + luggage) 430 (945)*8
*1: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants
*
2: Unladen vehicle
*
3: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants with 5S-FE engine
*
4: Unladen vehicle with 5S-FE engine
*
5: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants with 1MZ-FE engine
*
6: Unladen vehicle with 1MZ-FE engine
*
7: With third seat
*
8: Without third seat
Part 8Dimensions and weight
209
SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and weight

Engine

Fuel

Service specifications

Tires

Fuses
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213 Tire size:
5S-FE engined vehicles1MZ-FE engined vehiclesUSA5S-FE engined vehicles1MZ-FE engined vehiclesU.S.A.Spare tireExcept spare tireSpare tireExcept spare tire
SedanP195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HP205/65R15 92H*1P205/65R15 92H*1
SedanP195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HP205/65R15 92V*2P205/65R15 92V*2
CoupeP195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HP205/65R15 92H*1
P205/65R15 92V*2
P205/65R15 92H*1
P205/65R15 92V*2
Wagon without third seatP195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HP205/65R15 92HP205/65R15 92H
Wagon with third seatT135/90R15P195/70R14 90HT145/80R16P205/65R15 92HWagon with third seatT135/90R15P195/70R14 90HT145/80R16P205/65R15 92H
*1: Except SE grade models
*2: SE grade models
5S-FE engined vehicles1MZ-FE engined vehiclesCanada5S-FE engined vehicles1MZ-FE engined vehiclesCanadaSpare tireExcept spare tireSpare tireExcept spare tire
SedanT135/90R15P195/70R14 90HT145/80R16P205/65R15 92HSedanP195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HP205/65R15 92HP205/65R15 92H
CoupeT135/90R15
P195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HT145/80R16
P205/65R15 92HP205/65R15 92H
Wagon without third seatT135/90R15
P195/70R14 90HP195/70R14 90HT145/80R16
P205/65R15 92HP205/65R15 92H
Wagon with third seatT135/90R15P195/70R14 90HT145/80R16P205/65R15 92HWagon with third seatT135/90R15P195/70R14 90HT145/80R16P205/65R15 92H
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215 Trailer towingkPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
5S-FE engined vehicles1MZ-FE engined vehicles
FrontRearFrontRear
Sedan and coupe210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)
Wagon220 (2.2, 32)240 (2.4, 35)220 (2.2, 32)240 (2.4, 35)
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2
or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size:
P195/70R14 90H 14 x 5.5 JJ
P205/65R15 92H 15 x 6 JJ
P205/65R15 92V 15 x 6 JJ
T135/90R15 15 x 4 T
T145/80R16 16 x 4 T
Wheel nut torque, N
m (kgf
m, ft
Ibf):
104 (10.5, 77)
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220This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation. 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 gradesÐAll passenger
vehicle tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. These quality grades are
molded on the sidewall.
TreadwearÐThe treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified govern-
ment 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 A, B, CÐThe traction grades,
from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor trac-
tion performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, CÐThe temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C, rep-
resenting the tire's resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degener-
ate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.
Uniform tire quality grading
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