Toyota Camry Owner's Manual (2023): Tire information
Typical tire symbols
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
- Tire size
- Summer tires or all season tires
An all season tire has "M+S" on the sidewall. A tire not marked "M+S" is a summer tire. - TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure. - Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has "RADIAL" on the sidewall. A tire not marked "RADIAL" is a bias-ply tire. - DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
- Location of treadwear indicators
- Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see "Uniform Tire Quality Grading" that follows. - Maximum cold tire inflation pressure
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. - Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure
- Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. - "TEMPORARY USE ONLY"
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Type A
Type B
- DOT symbol*
- Tire Identification Number (TIN)
- Tire manufacturer's identification mark
- Tire size code
- Manufacturer's optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
- Manufacturing week
- Manufacturing year
- Manufacturer's code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Tire size
â– Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
- Tire use (P = Passenger car [sometimes omitted], 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 digits or 3 digits)
- Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)
â– Tire dimensions
- Section width
- Tire height
- Wheel diameter
Tire section names
- Bead
- Sidewall
- Shoulder
- Tread
- Belt
- Inner liner
- Reinforcing rubber
- Carcass
- Rim lines
- Bead wires
- Chafer
Fuel information
You must only use 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. P ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Basic inspection
Work Procedure
1.INSPECTION START
Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related
malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
Open engine hood and check the following:
Harness connectors for improper connections
Wiring harness for improper c ...
Spark plugs
Replacing spark plugs
WARNINGBe sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs (ex ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving
conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the f ...
