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6068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament.
Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner surface
facing toward you. Pass the
hoist assembly (C) and holding
bracket (B) through the wheel
opening.
Fully depress the secondary
latch (A) and install the bracket
(B) to the hoist assembly (C).
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools (with a compact spare tire)
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2
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When trouble arises
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Lay the tire on the ground with
the outer surface (valve stem)
facing up.
Before raising the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly is
perpendicular to the wheel
opening. (Try to place the tire
directly beneath the vehicle,
near where the wire cable is
hanging from.)
Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the tire clamp
bolt by turning it clockwise until the tire is in the correct position and
two clicks are heard as the jack handle skips.
Stow the jack and all tools.4
Va l v e s t e m
5
6
7
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6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament.
Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner surface
facing toward you and install
the outside spare tire cover.
Pass the hoist assembly (C)
and holding bracket (B) through
the wheel opening.
Fully depress the secondary
latch (A) and install the bracket
(B) to the hoist assembly (C).
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools (with a full-size spare tire)
1
2
3
4
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When trouble arises
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Lay the tire on the ground with
the outer surface (valve stem)
facing up.
When stowing the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly is
placed perpendicular to the
wheel opening.
Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the spare tire
clamp bolt by turning it clockwise until the tire is in the correct posi-
tion and two clicks are heard as the jack handle skips.
Install the inside spare tire
cover to the outside spare tire
cover.
Stow the jack and all tools.5
Valve stem
6
7
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■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
compared 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
performance.
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 516)
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel car-
rier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire location. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the spare tire carrier. Proper storage reduces the possibility
of injury in a collision or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and the spare tire replaced with it as soon as
possible.
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NOTICE
■Proper storage of the spare tire
●Do not attempt to turn the spare tire clamp bolt without a tire on the
hoist assembly, as doing so may cause the wire cable to slip off of the
shaft inside the unit and the wire cable may not be able to be raised or
lowered. If the spare tire clamp bolt has been turned without a tire on
the hoist assembly and the wire cable cannot be raised or lowered,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●If the hoist assembly is slanted when
stowing a tire, the hoist assembly may
become stuck in the wheel opening
and the tire may not be raised prop-
erly, causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.
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WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
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9-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: With a seating capacity of 7 occupants
*3: With a seating capacity of 8 occupants
*4: Without a towing package
*5: With a towing package
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length191.1 in. (4855 mm)
Overall width75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height*1
Without roof antenna
68.1 in. (1730 mm)
With roof antenna
70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread 64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Rear tread 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage)1385 lb. (625 kg)*2
1455 lb. (660 kg)*3
Trailer Weight Rating
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE)
engine
1500 lb. (680 kg)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
2000 lb. (900 kg)
*4
5000 lb. (2000 kg)*5