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Maintenance and care
stays on to indicate a system malfunc-
tion.
■The tire pressure warning sys-
tem must be initialized in the
following circumstances:
When rotating the tires.
When the tire inflation pressure
is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed.
When changing the tire size.
When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the
benchmark pressure.
■How to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place
and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while
the vehicle is moving.
2 Adjust the tire inflation pressure
to the specified co ld tire inflation
pressure level.
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to
the specified cold tire inflation pressure level. The tire pressure warning system
will operate based on this pressure
level.
3 Turn the engine switch to ON.
4 Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires,
wheels, tire pressure warning
valves, transmitters and tire valve caps
●When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters may be damaged
if not handled correctly.
●Make sure to install the tire valve
caps. If the tire valve caps are not installed, water could enter the tire
pressure warning valves and the
tire pressure warning valves could be bound.
●When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than
those specified. The cap may
become stuck.
■To avoid damage to the tire pres-
sure warning valves and trans- mitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate
properly. If a liquid sealant is used,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or other qualified ser-
vice shop as soon as possible. After use of liquid sealant, make sure to
replace the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter when repairing or replacing the tire. ( P.304)
Initializing the tire pressure
warning system
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tire pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
5 Wait for a few minutes with the
engine switch ON and then turn
the engine switch off.
■If you press the tire pressure warn-
ing reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the
tire inflation pressure to the specified
level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■Initialization procedure
●Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire
inflation pressure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the
engine switch off during initialization, it
is not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization will
restart automatically when the engine
switch has been turned to ON for the
next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset
switch when initialization is not neces- sary, adjust the tire inflation pressure
to the specified level when the tires
are cold, and conduct initialization again.
■When initialization of the tire pres-
sure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following
cases, the settings have not been
recorded and the syst em will not oper- ate properly. If repeated attempts to
record tire inflation pressure settings are
unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
●When operating the tire pressure
warning reset switch, tire pressure warning light does not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization pro-cedure, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for 1 minute then stays on after
driving for 10 minutes.
The tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regis-
ter the ID code. Have the ID code
WA R N I N G
■When initializing the tire pres- sure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warn-
ing reset switch without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level. Otherwise, the tire pressure
warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it
may come on when the tire inflation
pressure is actually normal.
Registering ID codes
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Maintenance and care
registered by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Registering ID codes
The ID codes of the tire pressure warn- ing valve and transmitters for two sets of
wheels can be registered.
It is not necessary to register the ID codes when replacing normal tires with
snow tires, if the ID codes for the wheels
of both normal tires and snow tires are registered beforehand.
In addition to the set of tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes initially registered to the vehicle, a second set of
ID codes can be registered.
A second set of tire pressure warning system sensor ID codes can be regis-
tered at your Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional. When 2 sets of ID codes
have been registered, either ID code set
can be selected.
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place
and turn the engine switch to
ON.
2 Press the tire pressure warning
reset switch 3 times within 3
seconds.
3 The tire pressure warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds and
then blink 3 times.
4 The tire pressure warning light
will blink for 1 minute and then
illuminate.
5 When the ID code change has
completed, the tire pressure
warning light will turn off.
Check that tire pressures are displayed
on the multi-information display.
Changing the ID code set
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
Wheel nut wrench
Jack (if equipped)
1 Chock the tires.
2 Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
D
WA R N I N G
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious
injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or installing and removing tire chains.
●Do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the
vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while
someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put
an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height
greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby,
warn them vocally before lowering.
Removing a tire
Flat tireWheel chock posi-
tions
Front left-hand
side
Behind the rear
right-hand side tire
Front right-hand
side
Behind the rear
left-hand side tire
Rear left-hand sideIn front of the front
right-hand side tire
Rear right-hand
side
In front of the front
left-hand side tire
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■Effects of incorrect tire inflation
pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drivetrain
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
■Instructions for checking tire infla-
tion pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven
for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly
inflated based only on its appearance.
●It is normal for the tire inflation pres-
sure to be higher after driving as heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce
tire inflation pressure after driving.
●Passengers and luggage weight
should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.Tire inflation pressure
Make sure to maintain proper
tire inflation pressure. Tire
inflation pressure should be
checked at least once per
month. However, Toyota rec-
ommends that tire inflation
pressure be checked once
every two weeks.
WA R N I N G
■Proper inflation is critical to save
tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. If the tires are not properly inflated,
the following conditions may occur
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting
from overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire and
wheel
●Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-
age
●Greater possibility of tire damage
while driving (due to road hazards, expansion joints, sharp edges in the
road, etc.)
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back
on. If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or
moisture may get into the valve and
cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressure.
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Maintenance and care
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
■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 mu st be installed.
( P.304)
Wheels
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
WA R N I N G
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a differ-
ent 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 leak-
ing wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in
an accident, causing death or seri- ous 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 accident and resulting
in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts
or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels prohib-
ited
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 authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to pur-
chase your tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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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 ar e 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 bal-
ancing your wheels.
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
3 Push in each side of the glove
box and pull the glove box
toward you to disconnect the
claws.
NOTICE
●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.
Aluminum wheel precau-
tions
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must
be changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air condition-
ing filter
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck from the
front, the vehicle's rear wheels
and axles must be in good con-
ditions. ( P.330)
If they are damaged, use a tow-
ing dolly or flatbed truck.
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with
all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con- tacting the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in direction of the vehicle.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the
towing eyelets, cables or chains.
The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-
ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steer- ing wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eye-
lets may come loose during towing.