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Driving
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■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.).
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying
occurred is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.
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5697-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation pressure
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
● Reduced fuel economy
● Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
● Reduced tire life due to wear
● Reduced safety
● Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ 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 or 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.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appear-
ance.
● It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as heat is
generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving.
● Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is bal-
anced.
Make sure to maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Tire infla-
tion pressure should be checked at least once per month. How-
ever, Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked
once every two weeks. ( P. 689)
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5717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions (if equipped)
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Vehicle specifications
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Weights
: Models for model code destination W (See “Checking your vehicle’s model”
if you are not sure of which model your vehicle is. [ P. 11])
Gross vehicle
mass
Single-
cab
models
4WD models 3080 kg (6790 lb.)
Pre Runner 2950 kg (6504 lb.)
Smart-
cab
models
4WD models 3150 kg (6945 lb.)
Pre Runner 3000 kg (6614 lb.)
Double-
cab
models
4WD
models
Left-
hand
drive
vehicles
3210 kg (7077 lb.)*1
2910 kg (6415 lb.)*2
Right-
hand
drive
vehicles
3210 kg (7077 lb.)
Pre Runner 3050 kg (6724 lb.)*4
2810 kg (6195 lb.)*5
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719Alphabetical index
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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 611
Brake Override system ......... 613
Brake system ........................ 610
Charging system ................... 610
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 611
Four-wheel drive system ....... 612
Fuel system........................... 612
Go to service ......................... 616
Lane departure...................... 613
Low AdBlue™ ....................... 615
Low engine oil level............... 614
Low engine oil pressure ........ 610
Low fuel level ........................ 614
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 611
Master warning light .............. 614
Open door ............................. 614
Parking brake ........................ 615
Pre-Collision System............. 613
Seat belt reminder light ......... 614
Slip indicator ......................... 611
SRS....................................... 611
Timing belt replacement........ 612
Washer
Checking ............................... 559
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Switch ................................... 302
Washing and waxing ............... 534
Weights..................................... 663
Wheels ...................................... 571
Replacing wheels.................. 625
Size ....................................... 689
Window glasses....................... 232
Window lock switch ................ 233
Windows
Power windows ..................... 232
Rear window
defogger ..................... 493, 502
Washer ................................. 302
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 494, 502
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................. 302
Winter driving tips ................... 402
Wireless communication ........ 451
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 154
Locking/Unlocking................. 154
Replacing the battery ............ 575
WMA disc*............................... 425
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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