2012 TOYOTA VERSO inflation pressure

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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 bleed or 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. 560)

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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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501 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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. 560)
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.

508 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 repair, 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 tire infla-
tion pressure
When the tire is visibly disengaged from the wheel
When the tire has lost tire inflation pressure due to a crack or dam-
age in the tire sidewall
When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) or more

512 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VERSO_WE_OM64524EConnect the compressor power plug.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: The engine switch must
be in the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode.
Remove the cigarette lighter and
connect the power plug.
Check the specified inflation pressure.
The label is placed as shown in the illustration.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
Power plug
Cigarette lighter

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513 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
VERSO_WE_OM64524ETurn the compressor switch ON
and fill the tire with air until the
specified inflation pressure is
reached.
Turn 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 pro-
fessional.
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.
After driving about 5 km (3 miles) or 10 minutes, pull your
vehicle over in a safe place and reconnect the compressor.
Switch

514 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VERSO_WE_OM64524ERead 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 has
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.

560 6-1. Specifications
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Tires and wheels
16 inch tires
Tire size205/60R16 92V,
T145/70D17 106M (compact spare)
1ZR-FAE and
2ZR-FAE engines
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)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less240 (2.4, 35) 230 (2.3, 33)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)270 (2.7, 40) 260 (2.6, 38)
1AD-FTV engine
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)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less250 (2.5, 36) 230 (2.3, 33)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)280 (2.8, 41) 260 (2.6, 38)
Tire inflation pressure
(compact spare)
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size16  6 1/2J,
17  4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf)