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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
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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.
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever
wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be
installed. (P. 394)
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
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WARNING
■When replacing wheels
● Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
● Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube-
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury.
■ When installing the wheel nuts
● Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an acci-
dent and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease
from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
■ Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an
accident.
NOTICE
■ Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
● Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with
non-genuine wheels.
● Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the
tapered ends facing inward. Installing
the nuts with the tapered ends facing
outward can cause the wheel to break
and eventually cause the wheel to come
off while driving, which could lead to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
Tapered
portion
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■ Emergency tire puncture repair kit
● The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used
only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant has been used
and needs to be purchased, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°C (-40°F)
to 60°C (140°F).
● The repair kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally
installed on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the
original ones, or for any other purposes.
● The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
The bottle of sealant should be replaced with a new bottle before the expiry
date. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer for replacement.
● If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
● If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain
may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away
the sealant with a wet cloth.
● During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
● Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■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.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
■ Caution while driving
● Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
● The repair kit is exclusively only for your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury.
● Do not use repair kit for tires that are different size than the original ones,
or for any other purpose. If the tires have not been completely repaired, it
could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■ Precautions for use of the sealant
● Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doc-
tor.
● If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
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Vehicle specifications
Ty pe A
Ty pe B
Compact spare tire (if equipped)
Tires and wheels
Tire size205/60R16 92V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Wheel size16 6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size215/50R17 91V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Wheel size17 7J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT145/70D17 106M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size17 4T
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
566Alphabetical index
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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 445
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 449
Brake Override System ......... 213
Brake system ........................ 444
Charging system ................... 444
Cruise control ........................ 449
Drive-Start Control ................ 213
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 450
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 445
Electric power steering.......... 445
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 450
Go to service ......................... 451
High coolant temperature...... 449
Hybrid battery indicator ......... 448
Hybrid system ....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat ........ 449
LED headlight ....................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ........ 445
Low fuel level ........................ 449
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 449
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 445
Master warning light .............. 450
Open door ............................. 449
Parking lock system ...... 447, 448
P position request
indicator .............................. 448
PCS....................................... 446
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 450
Seat belt reminder light ......... 450
Slip indicator ......................... 446
SRS....................................... 445
Tire pressure ......................... 450Warning messages .................. 458
Washer
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 327
Switch ........................... 251, 255
Washing and waxing ............... 362
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................. 548
Wheels ...................................... 411
Replacing wheels.................. 478
Size ....................................... 535
Window glasses....................... 208
Window lock switch ................ 208
Windows
Power windows ..................... 208
Rear window defogger .......... 335
Washer ......................... 251, 255
Windshield wipers ................... 251
Winter driving tips ................... 327
Wireless communication
*
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 140
Locking/Unlocking................. 140
Replacing the battery ............ 417
WMA disc
*