2011 TOYOTA AURIS tire pressure

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire inflation pressure
Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
Reduced fuel efficiency
Reduced driving comfort and tire life
Reduced safety
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
Check 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, you will get an accurate cold tire
inflation pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation
pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and han-
dling.
Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for the tire
inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
Make sure to maintain the proper tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation
pressure should be checked at least once per month. However,
Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P. 499)

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may
occur and result in an accident causing death or serious injury.
Excessive wear
Uneven wear
Poor handling
Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
Poor sealing of the tire bead
Wheel deformation and/or tire separation
A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
NOTICE
When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause
air leakage, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost,
replace them as soon as possible.

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453 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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When stowing the spare tire
Type A
Stow the jack spacer and jack as
shown, with the jack laid flat.
Type B
Stow the toolbox and jack as
shown, making sure that the jack
does not protrude above the top
of the toolbox.
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(
P. 499)

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459 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Before putting the sealant into use
Check the degree of the tire damage before making use of the seal-
ant in the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A tire should only to be repaired
if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread. Perform the repair with the
nail or screw that has punctured
the tire positioned at the bottom,
in contact with the ground.
Emergency repair with the sealant in the kit is not possible in the fol-
lowing cases. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When the wheel is damaged
When two or more tires have been punctured
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pres-
sure
When the tire is visibly disengaged from the wheel
When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire
sidewall
When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) or more

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463 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
UK_AURIS_HV_EEWith a cigarette lighter: Remove
the cigarette lighter and insert
the compressor power plug into
the hole.
The “POWER” switch must be in
ACCESSORY mode.
Left-hand drive vehicles: Check
the specified inflation pressure.
The label is placed as shown in
the illustration.
Right-hand drive vehicles: Check
the specified inflation pressure.
The label is placed as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the compressor switch “ON”
and fill the tire with air until the
specified inflation pressure is
reached.
Power
plugCigarette lighter
STEP14
STEP15
Switch

464 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS_HV_EETurn the switch “OFF” when the pressure gauge connected to
the hose reads the specified pressure.
If the inflation pressure is not attained within 5 minutes, emergency
repair is not possible due to severe damage. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
After completely filling the tire with air, disconnect the hose
from the valve on the tire.
Pull the power plug of the compressor out of the power outlet
on the vehicle.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly in the tire, immediately
drive for about 5 km (3 miles) or 10 minutes.
With a power outlet: After driving
about 5 km (3 miles) or 10 min-
utes, pull your vehicle over in a
safe place and reconnect the
compressor.
With a cigarette lighter: After
driving about 5 km (3 miles) or
10 minutes, pull your vehicle
over in a safe place and recon-
nect the compressor.
STEP16
STEP17
STEP18
STEP19
STEP20

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465 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
UK_AURIS_HV_EERead the inflation pressure on
the pressure gauge.
If the pressure is 130 kPa (1.3
kgf/cm
2 or bar, 18 psi) or above,
fill the tire with air using the com-
pressor until the specified infla-
tion pressure is reached.
If the pressure is less than 130
kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 18 psi),
the emergency repair that have
been performed is not safe for
use as damage to the tire is too
severe. Do not continue to drive
the vehicle. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Store the kit and then attach the
sticker as shown.
Taking precautions to avoid sud-
den braking and sharp turns,
drive carefully at under 80 km/h
(50 mph) to the nearest autho-
rized Toyota dealer, tire dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for tire
repair or replacement.
STEP21
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Vehicle specifications
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Tires and wheels
17-inch tires
15-inch tires
Tire size 215/45R17 87W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Vehicle
speedFront wheel
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)250 (2.5, 36) 250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h
(99 mph)
or less
230 (2.3, 33) 220 (2.2, 32)
Wheel size 17  7 J
Wheel nut torque 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size 195/65R15 91H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Vehicle
speedFront wheel
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)250 (2.5, 36) 240 (2.4, 35)
160 km/h
(99 mph)
or less250 (2.5, 36) 240 (2.4, 35)
Wheel size 15  6 J
Wheel nut torque 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)