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■How to initialize the tire pressure warning systemPark the vehicle in a safe place and turn the power switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( →P. 473)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on
this pressure level.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the power switch in ON mode and
then turn the power switch off.
◆Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire
inflation pressure adjustment.
● If you have accidentally turned the power switch off during initialization, it is
not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart
automatically when the power switch has been turned to ON mode for the
next time.
● If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are
cold, and conduct initialization again.
■ Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance
with the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason, the system
may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough
level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when
the system was initialized.
■ When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following
cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate
properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are
unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pressure
warning light does not blink 3 times.
● After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for 20 minutes.
■ Registering ID codes
The ID codes of the tire pressure wa rning valve and transmitters for two sets
of wheels can be registered.
It is not necessary to register the ID codes when replacing normal tires with
snow tires, if the ID codes for the wheels of both normal tires and snow tires
are registered beforehand.
For information about changing ID codes, ask any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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WARNING
■ When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
● Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
● Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
● Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
● Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
● Vehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact
spare tire installed.
● Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow anything if a
tire that has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture repair kit is
installed. The load on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.
■ When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure
warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it
may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
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503Alphabetical index
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Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............. 374
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 98
Double locking system ............ 97
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Intrusion sensor .................... 101
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ................. 473
Warning light ......................... 392
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................ 342
Initializing .............................. 342
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 342
Registering ID codes............. 343
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 343
Warning light ......................... 392 Tires .......................................... 341
Chains................................... 275
Checking ............................... 341
If you have a flat tire ..... 417, 431
Inflation pressure .................. 353
Replacing .............................. 417
Rotating tires......................... 341
Size ....................................... 473
Snow tires ............................. 274
Spare tire ...................... 417, 473
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 342
Warning light ......................... 392
Tools ................................. 418, 433
Top strap .................................... 76
Towing Emergency towing ................ 380
Towing eyelet........................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 206
Traction control ....................... 256
Trailer towing ........................... 206
Transmission Driving mode select switch ... 255
Hybrid transmission .............. 216
P position switch ................... 217
Selecting a driving mode ...... 255
TRC (Traction Control) Function ................................ 256
Trip information ....................... 115
Trip meters ............................... 113
Troubleshooting ...................... 486
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..... 371, 372
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wattage ................................ 474
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.