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NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a
deflated tire. Driving even a
short distance can damage a
tire and wheel beyond repair.
TS40002
1. Get the required tools andspare tire.
1. Jack
2. Tool bag
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 tool bag, make sure
it is securely held by the tightening
strap.
TS40029
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.
— R eq u ired to o ls an d sp are
tire
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TS40027
To remove the spare tire on the back
door:1. Aluminum wheel only—Remove the wheel ornament.
TS40022
2. Tu r n the hold −down nuts counter-
clockwise with the wheel nut
wrench and remove them.
When storing the spare tire, put it in
place and secure it to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
TS40005
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.
—Blocking the wheel
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TS40004
When connecting the jack handle ex-
tension(s) and jack handle end, use
the jack handle to tighten the square
head bolt. Make sure that the bolt fits
into the depression on the joint.
When connecting the jack handle ex-
tension with the jack handle, tighten
the round head bolt by hand.
NOTICE
Tighten the square head bolt
securely. Otherwise, the exten-
sion may come off and it may
damage the paint or vehicle
body.
LS40037
Front of
vehicle
6. After making sure that no one is in the vehicle, as the jack
touches the vehicle and begins
to fit, double check that it is
properly positioned.
Rear side only—
When positioning the jack under the
rear axle housing, make sure the
groove on the top of the jack fits with
the rear axle housing.
TS40010
7. After making sure that 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.
To raise the vehicl e, insert the jack
handle end into the jack (it is a loose
fit) and turn it clockwise with the han-
dle.
—Raising your vehicle
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CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the
jack alone.
TS40011
8. Remove the wheel nuts andchange 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.
TS40012
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.
—Changing wheels
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Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-
ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
“COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the
fluid level should be in the “HOT” range.
If the level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
TS72001
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 pages 316 and 320. They
are also described on the tire and
loading information label as shown.
You should check the tire inflation
pressure 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.
Checking tire inflation
pressure
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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 applies also 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, on four wheel drive
models, all the tires must be the
same brand and have the same
tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.
Check that the maximum load of the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever is greater. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label.
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Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size:Ti r e siz e
Cold tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
FrontRearSpare
P265/70R17 113S220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)17 7 1/ 2J
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing ti res or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pres-
sure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions”, pages 297 through 304 in Section 7 −2.
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 11 3 ( 11 . 5 , 8 5 )
Tires