2020 TOYOTA YARIS tires

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4155-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by one or a combination of the following:
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Improper wheel alignment
• Out-of-balance wheel
• Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (
P. 553) and
inspect the lug nu ts for tightness.
With tire pressure monitoring system:
After adjusting the tire pressur e, initialization of the tire p ressure mon-
itoring system is necessary to m ake the system operate normally .
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitorin g System Initialization on P. 244.
WARNING
■Rotate tires periodically
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To equalize tire wear and ext end tire
life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at th e same
interval as tire inspection.
For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Own er’s
Manual Supplement/Schedul ed Maintenance Guide”.
NOTICE
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymm etrical
tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side t o side. Tire
performance will be redu ced if rotated from side to side.

4165-3. Owner Maintenance
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If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.New tread
Worn tread
Tread wear indicator
You should replace the tire bef ore the band crosses the entire tread.
With tire pressure monitoring system:
After adjusting the tire pressur e, initialization of the tire p ressure mon-
itoring system is necessary to m ake the system operate normally .
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitorin g System Initialization on P. 244.
Tires degrade over time, even wh en they are not being used on the road.
It is recommended that tires gen erally be replaced when they are 6 years
or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when
you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured (both week and year) is indi-
cated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on P. 522.
Replacing a Tire
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WARNING
■Always use tires that are in good condition
Driving with worn tires is dangero us. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
■Replace all four tires at the same time
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It could cause poor handl ing and
poor braking resulting in loss of vehicle control. Toyota strongly recom-
mends that you replace all four tires at the same time. If you replace
only two tires, the new tires should be installed on the rear o f the vehi-
cle.

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4175-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is
properly inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its con struc-
tion which is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire. Thi s tire
should be used only for an emergency and only for a short dista nce.
Use the temporary spare tire o nly until the conventional tire is
repaired, which should be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on P. 553.
●The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has
not been used.
●Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on t he
road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when t hey are
6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the agi ng of the
spare tire. The period in which the tire was manufactured (both week
and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on P. 522.
Proper tire balancing provides t he best riding comfort and help s
reduce tread wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and
uneven wear, such as c upping and flat spots.
When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as th e orig-
inal factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset (inset/outset).
For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
Temporary Spare Tire
NOTICE
●Do not use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conven-
tional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim.
●The temporary spare tire has a tread life of less than 3,000 mi les
(5,000 km). The tread life may be shorter depending on driving condi-
tions.
●The temporary spare tire is for limited use, however, if the tr ead wear
solid-band indicator appears, replace the tire with the same ty pe of
temporary spare ( P. 417).
Replacing a Wheel

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4435-4. Appearance Care
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Maintenance and Care
●Prevention
It is necessary to have your Toyota washed and waxed to pre-
serve its finish according to t he instructions in this section. This
should be done as soon as possible.
Bird droppings can be removed with a soft sponge and water. If
you are traveling and these are not available, a moistened tissue
may also take care of the problem. The cleaned area should be
waxed according to the inst ructions in this section.
Insects and tree sap are best removed with a soft sponge and
water or a commercially available chemical cleaner.
Another method is to cover the affected area with dampened
newspaper for 1 to 2 hours. After removing the newspaper, rinse
off the loosened deb ris with water.
■Water Marks
●Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals
such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals se t-
tles on the vehicle and evaporat es, the minerals will concentrate
and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehi-
cle’s finish.
● Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your vehicle to preserve its fi nish
according to the instructions in this section. These steps shou ld
be taken immediately after you find water marks on your vehi-
cle’s finish.
■Paint Chipping
● Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when grav el thrown in the air by another
vehicle’s tires hits your vehicle.
● How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead
reduces the chances of having your paint chipped by flying
gravel.
Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read a ll warnings and cautions.

4726-2. Flat Tire
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Pass the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure and
secure it so that the buckle does not contact the wheel.
Pass the belt through the
buckle, then pull the belt end to
secure the flat tire.
Return the rear seatback on the right side of the rear seatback to its
original position.
Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
Check the inflation pressure.
Refer to Tires on P. 553.
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.12
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4776-2. Flat Tire
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If Trouble Arises
WARNING
■Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts
are clean before changing or replacing tires
When changing or replacing a tire , not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and hub bolts is dangerous. The
lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, result-
ing in an accident.
■Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tig hten
the lug nuts beyond the r ecommended tightening torque
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while dri ving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if t ightened
more than necessary.
■Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts
Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The whe el
could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and
cause a serious accident.
■Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them
with metric nuts of the same configuration
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Toyota have metric
threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would
not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cau se
the wheel to slip off and cause an accident.
■Do not drive with any tires th at have incorrect air pressure
Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tire s with
incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accid ent. When
you check the regular tires’ air pressure, check the spare tire , too.

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4976-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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If Trouble Arises
■KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns
off.
(Illuminate)
(if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light
When the warning light illu-
minates, and the warning
beep sound is heard (about
3 seconds), tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires.
Inspect the tires and
adjust to the specified
inflation pressure
( P. 4 1 3 ) .
(Amber)
Low Speed Pre-Collision Sys-
tem Warning Light
The light turns on if the wind-
shield is dirty or there is a
malfunction in the system.
Verify the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
on the center display
(P. 489).
If the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
is due to a dirty wind-
shield, clean the wind-
shield.
For any other reasons,
have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota
dealer.
SignalWarningAction to be taken
SignalCauseAction to be taken
(Red)
(Flashing)
The smart key battery is dead.Replace the key battery
( P. 410).
The smart key is not within the
operation range.
Bring the smart key into
the operation range
(P. 98).The smart key is placed in
areas inside the cabin where it
is difficult for the key to be
detected.
A key from another manufac-
turer similar to the smart key is
in the operation range.Take the key from another
manufacturer similar to
the smart key out of the
operation range.
Without the ignition switched
off, the smart key is taken out of
the cabin, and then all the
doors are closed.
Bring the smart key back
into the cabin.

4986-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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■Low Fuel Warning Light
The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle post ure.
■ Seat Belt Warning Light
●The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver’s s eat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is switched ON.
● To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to function prop-
erly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passen-
ger’s seat. The sensor may not function properly because the ad ditional
seat cushion could cause sensor interference.
● If a small child is seated on the front passenger’s seat, the warning light may
not operate.
■ Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
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Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure
will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand
for 1 hour or only drive it 1 mile (1.6 km) or less before adju sting the tire
pressures. When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the cold i nflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the tir es cool
and pressure drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting from the tire air pres-
sure dropping due to cold ambient temperature will remain illum inated
even if the ambient t emperature rises. In this case, it will also be neces-
sary to adjust the tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning ligh t illuminates
due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adju st the tire
air pressures.
●Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are
getting too soft over time or you have a flat. However, when you find one
low tire in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you should have
someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low
tire for cuts and any metal objects sticking through tread or s idewall. Put
a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles ind icating a
bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply reinf lating
the tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to your Toyota dealer .