2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA winter tires

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

532 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the ti re pressure warning light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by di viding the maximum load by 1.10 of
the replacement 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.
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Sinc e summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the
sidewall of the tire. ( P. 639)

534 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Tire pressure warning system certification
FCC ID: GQ4-32T
FCC ID: GQ4-37RFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A
.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expre ssly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference,
including interference that may caus e undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. Also, do
not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
●Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.

682 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 167
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 558
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 634
Talk switch................................ 404
Telephone switch ..................... 404
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................... 106
Engine immobilizer system ... 104
Tire inflation pressure ............. 536
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 644
Size ....................................... 641
Tire identification number ...... 640
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 642
Tires Chains ................................... 254
Checking ............................... 529
If you have a flat tire .............. 597
Inflation pressure........... 536, 633
Information ............................ 639
Replacing .............................. 597
Rotating tires ......................... 529
Size ....................................... 633
Snow tires ............................. 253
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 529, 586
Tissue pocket ........................... 442
Tools ......................................... 597
Total load capacity................... 251
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 277
Emergency towing................. 573
Trailer towing......................... 257
Trailer weight rating....... 259, 623
Traction control........................ 236
TRAC ......................................... 236
Trip information ....................... 177
Trip meter ................................. 167 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 558
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage................................. 634
Valet key ..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 456
Wattage................................. 634
Vanity mirrors .......................... 456
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 624
Vehicle stability control .......... 236
VSC ........................................... 236
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 583
Open door ............................. 585
Seat belt reminder................. 585
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 584
Airbag system ....................... 584
Anti-lock brake system .......... 584
Brake assist system .............. 584
Brake system ........................ 583
Charging system .... ............... 583
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 584
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 584
Master warning light .............. 587
Open door ............................. 585
Pretensioners ........................ 584
Seat belt reminder light ......... 585
SRS airbags .......................... 584
Tire pressure warning light.... 586
Warning messages .................. 592
Washer
Checking ............................... 527
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 253
Switch ........................... 191, 193
Washing and waxing ............... 498T
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