2012 TOYOTA DYNA 100/150 spare tire

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis201
Keep your tire inflation pressures at the
proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sures and tire sizes are given on page
226 in Section 8.
You should check the tire inflation pres-
sure every two weeks, or at least once a
month. And do not forget the spare!
Incorrect tire inflation pressure may waste
fuel, reduce the comfort of driving, reduce
tire life and make your vehicle less safe
to drive.
If a tire frequently needsrefilling,have it
checked by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The following instructions for checking
tire inflation pressure should be ob-
served:
DThe pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold.If your ve-
hicle 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
pressure reading.
DAlways use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire inflation pressur-
es that are even just a few pounds off
can degrade ride and handling.
DDo not bleed or reduce tire inflation
pressure after driving.It is normal for
the tire inflation pressure to be higher
after driving.
DBe sure to reinstall the tire valve
caps.Without the valve caps, dirt or
moisture could get into the valve core
and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following conditions
may occur and cause an accident re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Low tire pressure (underinflation)—
DExcessive wear
DUneven wear
DPoor handling
DPossibility of blowouts from an
overheated tire
DPoor sealing of the tire bead
DWheel deformation and/or tire sepa-
ration
DA greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards
High tire pressure (overinflation)—
DPoor handling
DExcessive wear
DUneven wear
DA greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards
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Checking tire inflation
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202DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
Treadwear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire’s tread for treadwear in-
dicators. If the indicators show, replace
the tires. The location of treadwear in-
dicators is shown by the “TWI” or “
”
marks, etc., molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
The tires on your Toyota have built−in
treadwear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
you can see the indicators in two or more
adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-
placed. 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 enough to expose
the fabric, or bulges indicating internal
damage, the tire should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be prop-
erly repaired due to the size or location
of a cut or other damage, it should be
replaced. If you are not sure, consult with
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short dis-
tance can damage a tire beyond repair.Any tires which are over 6 years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian 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 load capacity as the
originally installed tires.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
DDo not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias−ply tires on your vehicle, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
DDo not use tires other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
DDo not mix tires of different makes,
models or tread patterns, and do
not mix tires of remarkably different
treadwear. This may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics result-
ing in loss of control.
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INDEX233
N
New vehicle break−in 116................
O
Odometer 70............................
Oil
Consumption 123......................
Oil maintenance management
system 70..........................
Viscosity and grade 196................
Oil consumption 123.....................
OMMS 70...............................
Operation in foreign countries 118........
Overheating, Engine 156.................
Overheating, Engine coolant 68..........
Overview
Engine compartment 188...............
P
Parking brake
Operation 82..........................
Reminder light 82.....................
Parking brake reminder light 73...........
Polishing 179...........................
Power window switches 14...............
Pre−trip safety check 134................
Precautions for turning off an engine
with turbocharger 134..................
Preloader (seat belt pretensioner) 35.....
Pretensioner
(seat belt pretensioner) 35.............
Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 178.........................
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 200..............
Coolant, Engine 198...................
Radio 84................................
Rear fog light switch 64..................
Rear heatersystem 100..................
Rear seat 26............................
Rear view mirrors
Folding 59............................
Outside 59............................
S
Safety check, Pre−trip 134...............
Seat belts
Cleaning 181..........................
Fastening 28..........................
Seat belt precautions 28...............
Seat belt pretensioner 35..............
Seats 24................................
Service and maintenance 184............
Service reminder indicator 73............
Side door locks 13.......................
Side doors 13...........................
Side gate 16............................
Side vents 99...........................
Spare fuse 211..........................
Spare tire 158...........................
Specifications 220.......................
SRS driver airbag 38....................
SRS warning light 73....................
Starting
Cold weather 132......................
Engine 132............................
Jump starting 151.....................
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 58............
Storage precautions 109.................
Suspension and chassis 130.............
Switch
Emergency flasher 64.................
Engine 80.............................
Headlight, dimmer and
turn signal 62.......................
Heater idle up 101.....................
Ignition 80............................
Rear fog light 64.......................
Windshield wiper and washer 65........
T
Tachometer 69..........................
Tailgate 16..............................
Telescopic steering wheel 58.............
Tilt cab 18..............................
Tilt steering wheel 58....................
Timing belt replacement
warning light 73.......................
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234INDEX
Tires
Changing 157.........................
Checking and replacing 202............
Flat tire 157...........................
Inflation pressure 201,226..............
Replacing wheels 205..................
Rotating tires 203......................
Size 226..............................
Snow tires and chains 204..............
Spare 158............................
Tools 158...............................
To w i n g
Emergency towing 172.................
Emergency towing hook or
eyelet precautions 174...............
If your vehicle needs to be
towed 171...........................
Trailer 138............................
Trailer towing 138.......................
Trip meter 70............................
Turn signals 62..........................
V
Vehicle identification number 128.........
W
Warning buzzer 73......................
Warning light 73.........................
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 212................
Washing and waxing 179.................
Wheels
Replacing wheels 205..................
Windshield wiper and
washer switch 65......................
Winter driving tips 137...................
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