2012 TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER spare tire

446 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire saves in your luggage compartment.
Its lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy.
It permits easier installation in case of a flat tire.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(P. 509)
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
CAUTION
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cor-
nering.
When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
ABS & brake assist
VSC (if equipped)
TRC (if equipped)
Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually
negatively effect the drive-train components:
Active Torque Control 4WD system (4WD models)
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.

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451 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
CAUTION
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
formance.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the lever to “N”.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 416)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and jack
*: Use of the jack (P. 440)
Emergency tire
puncture repair
kit
Jack*

525 Alphabetical index
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 96
Defogger ............................... 262
Folding .................................... 97
Smart entry & start system
Entry function .......................... 35
Starting the engine ................ 179
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 509
Storage location .................... 437
Spark plug ................................ 505
Specifications .......................... 494
Speech command switch
*...... 299
Speedometer ............................ 190
Steering
Adjustment .............................. 93
Column lock release ..... 181, 177
Steering wheel
audio switches .................... 289
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Wattage................................. 510
Stop & Start system................. 211
Stop & Start system
off switch................................ 212
Stop & Start system
total operation time ............... 199
Stop & Start system
operation time........................ 199
Storage feature ........................ 322
Storage precautions ................ 224
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 488Sun visors ................................ 328
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 416
Engine switch................ 179, 175
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard lights switch .............. 416
Ignition switch ............... 179, 175
Light switches ....................... 201
Power window switch.............. 99
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 209
Window lock switch................. 99
Wipers and washer
switch ......................... 207, 209
Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 201
Talk switch
*............................. 299
Telephone switch
*.................. 299
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 118
Engine immobilizer system ... 108
Tire inflation pressure ............. 378
Tires
Chains................................... 229
Checking ............................... 375
If you have a flat tire ..... 437, 452
Inflation pressure .................. 378
Replacing .............................. 437
Rotating tires......................... 375
Size ....................................... 509
Snow tires ............................. 227
Spare tire .............................. 437
Tools ................................. 437, 452
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 418
Trailer towing ........................ 231
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.