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Toyota Avalon (2018 year). Instruction - part 22

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Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.

“MAX” line

“MIN” line

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Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

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Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

Brake fluid

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2

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid

Items

Clean funnel

WARNING

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When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

NOTICE

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If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.

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Check the battery as follows.

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Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

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Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:

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If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.

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Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.

Battery

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After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Open and close any of the doors.

Restart the engine.

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Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.

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Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start when the engine switch turned from off. However, the engine
will operate normally from the second attempt.

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The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.

If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.

WARNING

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Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:

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Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.

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Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.

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Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.

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Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

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Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.

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Keep children away from the battery.

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WARNING

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Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.

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How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.

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Emergency measures regarding electrolyte

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If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.

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If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.

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If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.

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If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.

NOTICE

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When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is operating. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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If any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.

Washer fluid

WARNING

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When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.

NOTICE

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Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.

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Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

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Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.

Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “

Δ” mark,

etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.

Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

Rotate the tires in the order
shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.

Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system after tire rota-
tion.

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.

Checking tires

Tire rotation

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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise.
● If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is

warned by a screen display and a warning light. (

→P. 391)

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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. (

→P. 345)

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Initializing the tire pressure warning system

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The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
● When changing the tire size.
● When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-

ing traveling speed or load weight.

● When rotating the tires.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

Tire pressure warning system

● The tire pressure detected by the

tire pressure warning system can
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.

Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (

→P. 431)

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate
based on this pressure level.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.

“- -” will be displayed for infla-
tion pressure of each tire on
the multi-information display
while the tire pressure warning
system determines the posi-
tion of each tire.

When position of each tire is
determined, the inflation pres-
sure of each tire will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display.

Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode and then turn the engine switch off.

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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.

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

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The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

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You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage

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A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size
or location of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

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Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not reg-
istered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driv-
ing for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.

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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.

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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.

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Low profile tires (18-inch tires)

Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip perfor-
mance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to
standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or
icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather
conditions.

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Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load 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.

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Tire types

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Summer tires

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 install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

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All season 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 com-
pared with summer tires in highway driving.

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Snow tires

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, con-
struction 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. (

→P. 255)

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. (

→P. 436)

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Initializing the tire pressure warning system

Initialize the system with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.

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If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.

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If you press the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally

If initialization is performed, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.

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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly

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In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip-

ment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified

level.

• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is

not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.

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Performance may be affected in the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large

display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or

other wireless communication device

Vehicles with a tire inflation pressure display function: If tire position
information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave
conditions.

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When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go
off could be extended.

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When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

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The initialization operation

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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.

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If you have accidentally turned the engine switch to off during initializa-
tion, it is not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization
will restart automatically when the engine switch has been turned to
IGNITION ON mode for the next time.

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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.

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While the position of each tire is being determined and the inflation pres-
sures are not being displayed on the multi-information display, if the
inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning light will come
on.

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Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accor-
dance with the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason,
the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a
low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was
adjusted to when the system was initialized.

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When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization may take longer to complete if the vehicle is driven on an
unpaved road. When performing initialization, drive on a paved road if
possible. Depending on the driving environment and condition of the tires,
initialization will be completed in approximately 10 minutes. If initialization
is not complete after driving approximately 10 minutes, continue driving
for a while.

If the inflation pressure of each tire is not displayed after driving for
approximately 1 hour, perform the following procedure.

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Park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 20 minutes. Then
drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approximately 25
mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 20 minutes.

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However, in the following situations, the tire inflation pressure will not be
recorded and the system will not operate properly. Perform initialization
again.

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When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pressure
warning light does not blink 3 times.

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After performing initialization, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute then stays on while driving.

If the inflation pressure of each tire is still not displayed, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Tire pressure warning system certification
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
FCC ID: HYQ23AAP
FCC ID: HYQ23AAN
FCC ID: HYQ23AAC
FCC ID: PAXPMVC015
FCC ID: PAXPMVC010

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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 responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs.
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.

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WARNING

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When inspecting or replacing tires

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.

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Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.

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Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.

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Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).

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Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.

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Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.

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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.

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NOTICE

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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 your Toyota dealer as the tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled
correctly.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than
those specified. The cap may become stuck.

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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters

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. (

→P. 343)

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Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot-
holes.
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.

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Low profile tires (18-inch tires)

Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel
when sustaining impact from the road surface. Therefore, pay attention
to the following:

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Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated,
they may be damaged more severely.

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Avoid potholes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Fail-
ure to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage.

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If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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The recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure and tire size are dis-
played on the tire and loading
information label. (

→P. 431)

Tire inflation pressure

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