wheel TOYOTA MATRIX 2010 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

422 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weightThe 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
RimA 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tireThe 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
Vehicle normal load
on the tireThe 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
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tireA 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
Radial ply tireA 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
Section widthThe 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 tireA 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
Signal 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 mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire

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*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling 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
Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehi-
cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 52 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 72 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 168
ABS........................................... 142
Active torque control 4WD
system ................................... 142
Air conditioning filter .............. 323
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 323
Air conditioning
system................................ 168
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 73
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 77
Airbag warning light .............. 360
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 74
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 82
General airbag precautions .... 77
Locations of airbags ............... 70
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 81
Proper driving posture ...... 68, 77
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 74
Side airbag precautions.......... 77
SRS airbags ........................... 70
Antenna .................................... 181
Anti-lock brake system ........... 142
Ashtray ..................................... 253
Audio input .............................. 202Audio system
Antenna .................................181
Audio input ............................202
AUX adapter..........................202
CD player/changer ................184
MP3/WMA disc......................191
Optimal use ...........................199
Portable music player............202
Radio .....................................178
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................203
Type ......................................175
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........116
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................384
S mode ..................................118
AUX adapter .............................202
Auxiliary boxes ................248, 262
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................411
Back door
Back door ................................33
Wireless remote control ..........26
Battery
Checking ...............................304
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............386
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Bluetooth
®................................206
Bottle holder .............................247
Brake
Fluid ......................................302
Parking brake ........................124
Brake assist ..............................142
Break-in tips .............................104
A
B

443 Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 45
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 46
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 91
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 277
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 46
How to wear your seat belt ..... 45
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 47
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 47
Reminder light ...................... 362
Seat belt extenders ................ 47
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 46
Seatback table ......................... 259
Seating capacity ...................... 150
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 37
Adjustment precautions .......... 39
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 91
Cleaning ............................... 276
Head restraint ......................... 43
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 68
Rear seat folding down........... 41
Seatback table...................... 259
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 129
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 116
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 384
Manual transmission ............ 121
Shift lock system..................... 384
Side airbags ............................... 70Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............337
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................411
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................54
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................317
Storage location ....................369
Spark plug ................................403
Specifications...........................396
Speedometer ............................126
Steering
Column lock release..............114
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................51
Audio switches ......................203
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............337
Wattage .................................411
Storage feature.........................242
Storage precautions ................147
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................394
Sun visors.................................250
Sunshade
Roof.........................................59
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .....348
Engine switch ........................112
Fog light switch .....................135
Hazard light switch ................348
Ignition switch........................112
Light switches........................132
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............56
Window lock switch .................56
Wiper and washer switch ......136S

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Vanity mirrors .......................... 251
Vehicle identification
number................................... 397
Vehicle stability control .......... 143
VSC ........................................... 143
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 359
Downshifting ......................... 120
Seat belt reminder ................ 362
Warning lights
Active torque control 4WD
system warning light .......... 360
Anti-lock brake system ......... 360
Brake assist system ............. 360
Brake system........................ 359
Charging system .................. 360
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 360
Engine oil maintenance ........ 362
Engine oil pressure............... 360
Low fuel level........................ 362
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 362
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 360
Open door ............................ 362
Pretensioners ....................... 360
Seat belt reminder light ........ 362
SRS airbags ......................... 360
Washer fluid ......................... 362Washer
Checking ...............................306
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................151
Switch....................................136
Washing and waxing ...............274
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................147
Load limits .............................150
Weight ...................................396
Wheels ......................................321
Window glasses ........................56
Window lock switch ...................56
Windows
Power windows .......................56
Rear window defogger ..........174
Washer ..................................136
Windshield wipers ...................136
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............325
Wireless remote control ..........26
WMA disc ..................................191V
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