2021 TOYOTA HILUX tires

5628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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QWhile towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Q When towing the vehicle
Q While towing
O When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains. The towing hooks,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
O Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Pre Runner (2WD models): Be sure to
transport the vehicle with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged, and
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
OFluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
O Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
O Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
O Changes in exhaust sound
O Excessive tire squeal when cornering
O Strange noises related to the suspension system
O Pinging or other noises related to the engine
O Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
O Appreciable loss of power
O Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
O Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
O Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
OStop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
O Set the parking brake.
O Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
O Stop the engine.
O Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 554)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 5 0 7
WARNING
QIf 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.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire

5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
QUsing the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
O Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
O Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
O Make sure the tire jack can be moved properly.
O Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the correct jack up point.
O Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
O Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
O Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
O When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
O Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
O Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-
ing on or near the vehicle may be injured.
Q Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the exten-
sion parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
O Do not continue jacking up once the yel-
low caution line has appeared.Ye l l o w
caution line

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Chock the tires.
Remove the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel
nut wrench as shown.
To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wheel nut wrench
and the wheel ornament.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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Ty pe AType B

5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
Vehicles with spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed
tires: Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Type A
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem
as shown.
Type B
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4
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6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system: Lock the rear differential.
( P. 341)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission)
or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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621
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*9: See “How to identify exterior type” to check the type of your vehicle.
( P. 621)
*10: Without short pole antenna
*11: With short pole antenna
*12: With 205R16C tires
*13: With 225/70R17C tires
*14: With 265/65R17 or 265/60R18 tires
QHow to identify exterior type
Check the type of the exterior in the following illustrations.
Type AType B
Type C