Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear.
Checking tires
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by the "twi" or "ƒ´" marks, etc., Molded on the sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure warning system after tire rotation.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.
Tire pressure warning system
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is warned by a warning light.
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new id codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmitter id codes registered by your toyota dealer.
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circumstances:
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Vehicles with a smart key system: wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in ignition on mode and then turn the engine switch off.
Registering id codes
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 register the id code. Have the id code registered by your toyota dealer.
When to replace your vehicle's tires
Tires should be replaced if:
If you are not sure, consult with your toyota dealer.
Replacing tires and wheels
If the id code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
Proper storage of the spare tire
As an improperly stored spare tire may cause damage to the wire cable that holds it, check that the spare tire is stored properly on a daily basis.
Have the vehicle inspected at your toyota dealer.
Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.
Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 Of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the gross axle weight ratings (gawr) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the gawr, see the certification label. For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire.
Tire types
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year-round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, construction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 In. (4 Mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
*: Vehicles with a full-size spare tire only
The initialization operation
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire inflation pressure adjustment.
When initialization of the tire pressure 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 system will not operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.
Tire pressure warning system certification
Trw automotive
tire pressure monitoring sensor
fcc id: gq4-51t
Note
: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Warning
: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Trw automotive
tire pressure monitoring sensor
model: 228408
ic: 1470a-32t
made in u.S.A
Note
: this device complies with industry canada license-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux cnr d’lndustrie canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
Fcc id: paxpmvc010
Note
: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Fcc warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note
: operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Note
: l’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
Warning
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
When initializing the tire pressure warning system Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified 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. |
Notice
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters 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 your toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. Driving on rough roads Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes. These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle's wheels and body. If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined. |
Selecting snow mode
Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
Press the “snow” button to
select snow mode.
The “snow” indicator will come
on*1 or will be displayed on the
multi-information display*2.
Press the button again to cancel
snow mode.
*1: Ve ...