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Effective way to press the ABSº brake 
pedal: When the anti-lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. 
In this situation, to let the anti-lock  brake
system  work for you, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Do not pumpthe brake. This will result in reduced 
braking performance.
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the 
anti-lock  brake system may indicate haz- ardous road surface conditions. Althoughthe anti-lock brake system assists in pro- 
viding  vehicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care, because the anti- 
lock brake system cannot overcome the 
laws of physics that act on your vehicle:   Braking capab ility is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.
  Even though the anti-lock brake sys- 
tem is operating, a driver cannot main- tain full control on certain slippery road 
surfaces, when cornering at high speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
  Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The 
anti-lock  brake system cannot elimi- 
nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss of tire friction. Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in 
front of you. Compared with ve-
hicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake
system,  your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:   Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov- 
ered roads.
  Driving with tire chains installed.
  Driving on roads where the road sur- 
face is pitted or has other differences in surface height.
Type A
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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 m
ust 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 repaired or changed your
tires,  check that the wheel nuts are still
tight after driving 1600 km (1000miles).
  When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
  Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminumwheels.
  When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
  As with any wheel, periodically checkyour aluminum wheels for damage.  If 
damaged, replace immediately.
Replacing wheels
Aluminum wheel precautions