tire pressure TOYOTA tC 2015 (in English) Service Manual

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Tire related termMeaning
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width 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
Passenger car tire 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.
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

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Vehicle specifications
tC_OM_OM21057U_(U)
Tire related termMeaning
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
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
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road

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Vehicle specifications
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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance required
reminder light
(U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is performed. P. 282
Tire pressure warning
system
(U.S.A. only) • When rotating front and rear tires
which have different tire inflation
pressures
• When changing the tire size P. 316
The following items must be init
ialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after maintenance is performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
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
M + S Mud and Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Seat belt reminder light ........... 380
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............77
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................79
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 135
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 279
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................79
How to wear your seat belt......77
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................79
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................81
Reminder light ....................... 380
Seat belt extender ...................80
Seat belt pretensioners ...........78
Seat heaters.............................. 262
Seating capacity....................... 225
Seats Adjustment ........................67, 73
Adjustment precautions.....72, 74
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 135
Cleaning ................................ 278
Head restraint..........................75
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 106
Seat heaters .......................... 262
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 194
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 178
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 411
Manual transmission ............. 185
Shift lock system ..................... 411
Side airbags.............................. 108
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 352
Switch.................................... 199
Wattage ................................. 440 Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 87
Side turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 440
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 30
Starting the engine ................ 169
Spare tire Inflation pressure .......... 325, 439
Storage location .................... 394
Spark plug ................................ 435
Specifications .......................... 430
Speedometer ............................ 190
Steering Column lock release ..... 167, 175
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 84
Audio switches ...................... 248
Paddle shift switches .... 180, 181
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 352
Wattage................................. 440
Storage feature ........................ 253
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 424
Sunshades................................ 264
Sun visors ................................ 258
Switch Engine switch ................ 165, 169
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Light switches ....................... 199
Power door lock switch ........... 55
Power window switch .............. 89
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 208
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 315
Window lock switch ................. 89
Wiper and washer switch ...... 204S

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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 440
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 102
Theft prevention labels ........... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 325
Tire information Glossary ............................... 452
Size ...................................... 448
Tire identification number ..... 447
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 449
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 394
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 439
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 315
Information ........................... 445
Replacing ............................. 394
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 439
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 394
Tire pressure warning system................................ 314
Tools......................................... 394
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 369
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 440 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................431
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................376
Open door .............................380
Seat belt reminder .................380
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........378
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................379
Brake assist system ..............378
Brake system ........................376
Charging system .... ...............377
Electric power steering system warning light........................379
Electronic engine control
system ................................378
High coolant temperature ......380
Low engine oil pressure ........377
Low fuel level ........................380
Low tire pressure...................382
Low washer fluid ...................380
Malfunction indicator lamp ....378
Open door .............................380
Pretensioners ........................378
Seat belt reminder light .........380
Smart key system... ...............384
SRS airbags ..........................378
Tire pressure warning light ....382
Washer Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............274TV
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What to do if...
tC_OM_OM21057U_(U)
P. 378
or
P. 3 7 8P. 379
P. 3 8 1P. 384
P. 3 8 2P. 379
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
ABS warning lightSlip indicator light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
Maintenance required
reminder lightSmart key system
warning light
Tire pressure warning
lightAutomatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light

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tC_OM_OM21057U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 294Fuel filler doorP. 9 7
Hood release lever
P. 294
Fuel filler door opener P. 9 7Tire inflation pressure
P. 439
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L,
12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher
P. 4 3 2
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 439
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 P. 433