wheel TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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 contains 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
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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The 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
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 m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire

484 6-1. Specifications
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A 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 fixture The 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 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
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 RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination 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 TWR Trailer Weight Rating

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 186
ABS ........................................... 152
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 152
Air conditioning filter............... 381
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning
system ................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....76
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................80
Airbag warning light............... 414
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............76
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................80
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
General airbag precautions .....80
Locations of airbags ................73
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................84
Proper driving posture .......71, 80
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................76
Side airbag precautions ..........80
SRS airbags ............................73
Antenna..................................... 200
Anti-lock brake system............ 152
Ashtray...................................... 310
Audio input ............................... 239 Audio system
Antenna................................. 200
Audio input ............................ 239
AUX port ............................... 239
CD player/changer ................ 204
iPod ....................................... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 211
Optimal use ........................... 235
Portable music player ........... 239
Radio..................................... 197
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 241
Type ...................................... 194
USB memory......................... 227
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 122
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 439
S mode.................................. 124
AUX port ................................... 239
Auxiliary boxes ................ 305, 319A

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 48
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 49
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 94
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 334
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 49
How to wear your seat belt ..... 48
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 50
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 50
Reminder light ...................... 416
Seat belt extenders ................ 50
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 49
Seatback table ......................... 316
Seating capacity ...................... 160
Seats Adjustment ............................. 40
Adjustment precautions .......... 42
Child seats/child restraint system installation................ 94
Cleaning ............................... 333
Head restraint ......................... 46
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 71
Rear seat folding down........... 44
Seatback table...................... 316
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........122
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 439
Manual transmission .............127
Shift lock system .....................439
Side airbags................................73
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............394
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................469
Side mirror Adjusting .................................57
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................374
Storage location ....................424
Spark plug ................................462
Specifications...........................454
Speedometer ............................132
Steering
Column lock release..............120
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................54
Audio switches ......................241
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............394
Wattage .................................469
Storage feature.........................300
Storage precautions ................157
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................449
Sun visors.................................307S

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 414
Anti-lock brake system ......... 414
Brake assist system ............. 414
Brake system........................ 413
Charging system .... .............. 414
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 414
Engine oil maintenance ........ 416
Engine oil pressure............... 414
Low fuel level........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 414
Open door ............................ 416
Pretensioners ....................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ........ 416
SRS airbags ......................... 414
Washer fluid ......................... 416 Washer
Checking ...............................363
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............330
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................454
Wheels ......................................378
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............383
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................211W