2020 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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6-2. Flat Tire
6
If Trouble Arises
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the dia-
gram.
4-Door
*1: The jack point attachment can be used by vehicle repair shops and
road assistance services. Consult your Toyota dealer for detail s.
Spare tire
Spare tire hold-down bolt
Tool bag
Jack
Jack point attachment
*1
Jack lever
Tiedown eyelet (if equipped)
Lug wrench
Flat tire belt1
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5-Door
Spare tire hold-down bolt
Jack
Spare tire
Tool bagJack lever
Tiedown eyelet (if equipped)
Lug wrench
Flat tire belt1
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4596-2. Flat Tire
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If Trouble Arises
■To remove the jack
4-Door
Lift the trunk mat.
Remove trunk board.
Turn the wing bolt and jack
screw counterclockwise.
5-Door
Remove the cover.
Turn the wing bolt and jack
screw counterclockwise.
Jack
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2
Wing boltJack screw
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4606-2. Flat Tire
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■To secure the jackInsert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to
the right (4-Door) or down (5-Door) and turn the wing bolt cloc k-
wise to temporarily tighten it.
Turn the jack screw in the di rection shown in the figure.
Turn the wing bolt comple tely to secure the jack.
If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while dr iving. Make
sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
Return the trunk board to its original position (4-Door), or in sert
the cover tabs and ins tall the cover (5-Door).
Verify that the trunk board is securely installed.
■
Maintenance • Always keep the jack clean.
• Make sure the moving parts are k ept free from dirt or rust.
• Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated.
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2
4-Door5-Door
Wing boltJack screw
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4

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4616-2. Flat Tire
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If Trouble Arises
Your Toyota has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is
lighter and smaller than a convent ional tire, and is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spare tire s should NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
■To remove the spare tire
Lift the trunk/luggage com-
partment mat.
Turn the spare tire hold-down
bolt counterclockwise.
■To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After sto ring,
verify that the spare tire is stored securely.
Spare Tire
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Spare tire hold-down boltO
WARNING
■Do not install the temporary spare tire on the front wheels (dr iving
wheels)
Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the front driving wheels
is dangerous. Handling will be affe cted. You could lose control of the
vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an acc ident.
Move a regular tire to the front wheel and install the temporar y spare tire
to the rear.

4626-2. Flat Tire
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NOTICE
●When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the co nventional tire. Drive carefully.
●To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an au to-
matic car wash. This tire’s diameter is smaller than a conventi onal
tire, so the ground cl earance is reduced.
• Do not use a tire chain on this tire bec ause it will not fit properly.
• Do not use your temporary spare tire on any other vehicle, it has
been designed only for your Toyota.
• Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time.

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6-2. Flat Tire
6
If Trouble Arises
Changing a Flat Tire
Park on a level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the park-
ing brake.
Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle
and traffic.
Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire ( P. 457).
Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. When
blocking a wheel, place a tire
block both in front and behind
the tire.
When blocking a tire, use rocks
or wood blocks of sufficient size if
possible to hold the tire in place.
●If the following occurs while dri ving, it could indicate a flat tire.
• Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one direction.
●Make sure the jack is well lu bricated before using it.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is w ell off
the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is danger-
ous.
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4646-2. Flat Tire
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WARNING
■Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and seriously injure someone. No person should pla ce any
portion of their body under a vehi cle that is supported by a jack.
■Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is danger-
ous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.