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4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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, and only in an emergency. 
● Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. 
( P. 535) 
■ When using the compact spare tire 
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire 
after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on. 
■ When the compact spare tire is equipped 
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com- 
pared to when driving with standard tires. 
■ If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice 
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Per- 
form 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.
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4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles without  
spare tire)
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead is 
equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit. 
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire 
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire 
puncture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The 
sealant can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire
without removing the nail or screw from the tire.) After temporar- 
ily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or 
replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ If you have 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, which could result in an accident. 
     
        
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When trouble arises
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface. 
● Set the parking brake. 
● Shift the shift position to P. 
● Stop the hybrid system. 
● Turn on the emergency flashers. 
● Check the degree of the tire damage. 
A tire should only be repaired 
with the emergency tire punc- 
ture repair kit if the damage is 
caused by a nail or screw pass- 
ing through the tire tread. 
• Do not remove the nail or 
screw from the tire. Remov- 
ing the object may widen the 
opening and prevent emer- 
gency repair with the repair 
kit. 
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the 
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
■ A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair 
kit 
In the following cases, the tire c annot be repaired with the emergency tire 
puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure 
● When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on 
the side wall, except the tread 
● When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel 
● When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more 
● When the wheel is damaged 
● When two or more tires have been punctured 
● When more than 2 sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed 
through the tread on a single tire 
● When the sealant has expired
Before repairing the tire 
     
        
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4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Connect the bottle to the com- 
pressor.
As shown in the illustration, insert 
the bottle vertically into the com- 
pressor to connect making sure 
that the claw on the bottle’s neck is
hooked onto the cutout of the com- 
pressor case.
Check the specified tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label on the driver’s side pillar as 
shown. ( P. 535)
Start the hybrid system. (P. 224)
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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To inject the sealant and inflate 
the tire, turn the compressor 
switch on.  
Inflate the tire until the specified 
air pressure is reached. 
The sealant will be injected 
and the pressure will surge, 
and then gradually decrease. 
The air pressure gauge will 
display the actual tire infla- 
tion pressure about 1 minute 
(15 minutes at low tempera- 
ture) after the switch is 
turned on. 
Inject to specified air pres- 
sure. 
• Turn the compressor 
switch off and then check 
the tire inflation pressure. 
Being careful not to over 
inflate, check and repeat 
the inflation procedure 
until the specified tire infla- 
tion pressure is reached. 
• If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than the specified point 
after inflation for 35 minutes with the switch on, the tire is too 
damaged to be repaired. Turn the compressor switch off and 
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air pressure, 
let out some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure.  
( P. 503, 535)
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5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
With the compressor switch off, disconnect the hose from the valve 
on the tire and then pull out the power plug from the power outlet 
socket.
Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.
Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire. 
Attach the air release cap to the 
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not 
attached, the sealant may leak and 
the vehicle may get dirty.
Temporarily store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is 
connected to the compressor. 
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive 
safely for about 5 km (3 miles) below 80 km/h (50 mph). 
After driving for about 5 km 
(3 miles), stop your vehicle in a 
safe place on a hard, flat sur- 
face and remove the air release 
cap from the hose before 
reconnecting the repair kit.
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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Turn the compressor switch on 
and wait for an approximately 5 
seconds, and then turn it off. 
Check the tire inflation pres- 
sure. 
If the tire inflation pressure is 
under 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2
or bar, 19 psi): The puncture
cannot be repaired. Contact 
any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable 
repairer. 
If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 19 psi) 
or higher, but less than the specified air pressure: Proceed to 
step . 
If the tire inflation pressure is the specified air pressure ( P. 535): 
Proceed to step  . 
Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the specified 
air pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and then 
perform step  . 
Attach the air release cap to the 
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not 
attached, the sealant may leak and 
the vehicle may get dirty.
Store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected to 
the compressor. 
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration 
and sharp turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to the 
nearest authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or 
any reliable repairer for tire repair or replacement.
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5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure 
Disconnect the hose from the valve. 
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the 
hose and then reconnect the hose. 
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, and then turn 
it off. Check that the air pressure indicator shows the specified air pressure. 
If the air pressure is under the designated pressure, turn the compressor 
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified air 
pressure is reached. 
■ After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit 
● The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced. 
● Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pres- 
sure warning light may come on/flash. 
■ Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit 
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally. 
The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date
has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the emergency tire 
puncture repair kit may not be performed properly. 
Install the air release cap to the end of 
the hose and push the protrusion on the
air release cap into the tire valve to let 
some air out.
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