2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER spare tire

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Limitedslip differential
Some Toyotas are equipped with a lim-
ited−slip differential. If one of the rear
wheels begins to spin, the limited −slip dif-
ferential is designed to aid traction by
automatically transmitting driving force to
the other rear wheel. If you are not sure
whether your vehicle is equipped with one,
you can ask your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by a jack.
The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or re-
sult in serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same
size, construction and load capacity
as the original tires on your Toyota
because damage to the limitedslip
differential could possibly occur with
another tire type.
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the
instrument panel, and can be seen
through the windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.
20c508
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also on the Certification Label.
Your Toyota’s identification—
—Vehicle identification
number

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1. Get the required tools and sparetire.
1 Tool bag
2 Jac k
3 Spar e tir e
To prepare yourself for an emergency,
you should familiarize yourself with
the use of the jack, each of the tools
and their storage locations.
When storing the jack, put it in place
and secure to prevent it from flying
forward during a collision or sudden
braking.Turn the jack joint by hand.
To rem ov e: Tur n the joint in direction
1 until the jack is free.
To store: Turn the joint in direction 2
until the jack is fi rmly secured to pre-
vent it flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.To remove the spare tire under the
luggage compartment:
1. Put a jack handle, jack handle ex- tensions and jack handle end to-
gether as shown in the illustration.
1 Jack handle end
2 Jack handle extension
3 Jack handle
CAUTION
Make sure they are each securely
fixed with screws.
— R eq u ired to o ls an d sp are
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4. After the tire is lowered completelyto the ground, remove the holding
bracket as shown in the illustration.When storing the spare tire, put it in
place with the outer side of the wheel
facing up and hook the holding brack-
et as shown in the illustration. Then
secure the ti re, taking care that the
tire goes straight up without catching
on any other part, to prevent it from
moving during a collision or sudden
braking.
Check the tire from the side to see
that the tire is stored horizontally.
—Blocking the wheel
2. Block the wheel diagonally op- posite the flat tire to keep the
vehicle from rolling when it is
jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a
wheel block in front of one of the front
wheels or behind one of the rear
wheels.

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When connecting a jack handle exten-
sion with another extension and a jack
handle end, use a jack handle to tight-
en the bolts on the joints as shown
in the illustration. When connecting
the jack handle with extension, tight-
en the wing bolt on the jack handle
securely. Make sure the hollow meets
the bolt on any joint when you tighten
the bolts.NOTICE
Tighten all the joints securely.
Otherwise, the extension may
come off and it may damage
the paint or vehicle body.
—Raising your vehicle
6. After making sure no one is in
the vehicle, raise it high enough
so that the spare tire can be
installed.
Remember you will need more ground
clearance when putting on the spare
tire than when removing the flat tire.

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To raise the vehicl
e, insert the jack
handle end into the joint of the jack
(it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise
with the handle, making sure the han-
dle remains firmly fitted onto the jack
handle end. As the jack touches the
vehicle and begins to lift, double −
check that it is properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the
jack alone.
—Changing wheels
7. Remove the wheel nuts and change tires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it
aside.
Roll the spare wheel into position and
align the holes in the wheel with the
bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get
at least the top bolt started through
its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it
back over the other bolts.Before putting on wheels, remove any
corrosion on the mounting surfaces
with a wire brush or such. Installation
of wheels without good metal− to−met-
al contact at the mounting surface can
cause wheel nuts to loosen and
eventually cause a wheel to come off
while driving.

302 Keep your tire inflation pressures
at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressures, tire sizes and the com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
(vehicle capacity weight) are de-
scribed on page 328 and 324. They
are also described on the tire and
loading information label as shown.
You should check the tire inflation
pressures every two weeks, or at
least once a month. And do not forget
the spare!
The following instructions for
checking tire inflation pressure
should be observed:
 The pressure s hould be
checked only when the tires are
cold. If your vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours and has
not been driven for more than 1.5
km or 1 mile since, you will get
an accurate cold tire inflation pres-
sure reading. 
Always use a tire inflation pres-
sure gauge. The appearance of
a tire can be misleading. Besides,
tire inflation pressures that are
even just a few pounds off can de-
grade ride and handling.
 Do not bleed or reduce tire
inflation pressure after driving.
It is normal for the tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving.
 Never exceed the vehicle capac-
ity weight. The passenger and
luggage weight should be located
so that the vehicle is balanced.
Ti r e inf lat ion
pressure gauge
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE 1. Remove the tire valve cap.
2. Press the tip of the tire inflation pressure gauge to the tire valve.
3. Read the pressure using a gradua- tion of the gauge.
4. In case that the tire inflation pres- sure is not within the prescribed
range, insert the compressed air
from the valve. In case of applying
too much air, press the center of
the valve and release the air to ad-
just.

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Checking and replacing tires
Tread wear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire’s tread for tread
wear indicators. If the indicators
show, replace the tires. The loca-
tion of the tread wear indicators is
shown by the “TWI” or “
Δ” marks,
etc., molded on the sidewall of
each tire. The tires on your Toyota have built
−in
tread wear indicators to help you
know when the tires need replace-
ment. When the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-
tors will appear. If you can see the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the
risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep e nough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indi-
cating internal damage, the tire
should be repl aced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult with your Toyota dealer. If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
An y ti res wh i ch are over 6 years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires. Also, all the tires must be the
same brand and have the same
tread patterns.

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New vehicle break
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Odometer 121
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Off road vehicle precautions 208
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Oil
Consumption 214
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Power steering 301
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Pressure gauge 119
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Viscosity and grade 296
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Oil consumption 214
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Operation in foreign countries 211
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Outside rear view mirror heaters 115 . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 188
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Overheating, Engine coolant 118
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Overview
Engine compartment 290
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Parking brake
Operation 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power quarter windows 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 99 . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 55 . . . . . Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Quarter windows 24
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Radiator
Coolant, Engine 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear air conditioning system 184 . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat
Third seat entry 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat audio system 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 115 . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 114 . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rollover sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 37, 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skyhook TEMS 145, 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 215 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and
front passenger airbags 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side and curtain shield airbags with rollover sensing function 65 . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Power tilt steering wheel 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 134
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Steering pad switches 172
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Sun visors 105
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