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Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance 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.

All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to 
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use 
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction 
performance compared with snow 
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, 
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway 
driving.

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.279)

If the tread on snow tires wears 

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as 

snow tires is lost.

Checking the tire valves

When replacing the tires, check the 

tire valves for deformation, cracks, 

and other damage.

WARNING

When inspecting or replacing 

tires

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as 

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

Do not mix tires of different 

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

Do not use tire sizes other than 

those recommended by Toyota.

Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted 

or bias-ply tires).

Do not mix summer, all season 

and snow tires.

Do not use tires that have been 

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not 

know how they were used previ-

ously.

Do not tow if your vehicle has a 

compact spare tire installed.

NOTICE

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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Rotate the tires in the order 
shown.

Front

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.

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.
The tire pressure warning sys-
tem of this vehicle adopts a 
2-type warning system.

When “Adjust Pressure” is 
displayed (Normal Warning)

The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low due to natural air 
leakage or outside temperature. 
(Ways of coping: 

P.395, 434)

When “Immediately Check 
tire when Safe” is displayed 
(Emergency Warning)

The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low suddenly due to a 
blowout. (Ways of coping: 

P.395, 

P.405)
However, the system may not be 
able to detect sudden tire ruptures 
(bursting, etc.).
The tire pressure detected by the 
tire pressure warning system can 
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The unit can be changed.

NOTICE

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.

Tire rotation

Tire pressure warning 
system

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How to change the unit

4.2-inch display

1

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

Changing the unit cannot be per-

formed while the vehicle is moving.

2

Turn the engine switch to 
ON.

3

Select 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display and then 

press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press and hold 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then 

press 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Pressure unit setting”.

7

Press 

 or 

 to select the 

desired unit and then press 

.

7.0-inch display

1

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

Changing the unit cannot be per-

formed while the vehicle is moving.

2

Turn the engine switch to 
ON.

3

Select 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display and then 

press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press and hold 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then 

press 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Pressure unit setting”.

7

Press 

 or 

 to select the 

desired unit and then press 

.

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.

Tire inflation pressure

It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure 

after the engine switch is turned to 

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation 

pressure after inflation pressure 

has been adjusted.

Tire inflation pressure changes 

with temperature.

The displayed values may also be 

different from the values mea-

sured using a tire pressure gauge.

Situations in which the tire 

pressure warning system may 

not operate properly

In the following cases, the tire 

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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 

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire 

is 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 speci-

fied level.

• If wheel without tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters 

are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters is 

not registered in the tire pressure 

warning computer.

Performance may be affected in 

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, 

cellular phone, cordless phone or 

other wireless communication 

device

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 condi-

tions.

When the vehicle is parked, the 

time taken for the warning to start 

or go off could be extended.

When tire inflation pressure 

declines rapidly for example when 

a tire has burst, the warning may 

not function.

Warning performance of the tire 

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure 

warning system will change in 

accordance 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.

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. (

P.358)

When replacing the 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.

Installing tire pressure 
warning valves and trans-
mitters

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The tire pressure warning 
system must be initialized 
in the following circum-
stances:

When rotating the tires.

When changing the tire.

After registering the ID codes. 
(

P.358)

When changing between two 
registered wheel sets.

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

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and stop the engine for 
20 minutes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
(

P.434)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Start the engine.

4

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

5

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press and hold 

.

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing tires, 

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and 

tire valve caps

When removing or fitting the 

wheels, tires or the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer 

as the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters may be 

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

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 

pressure warning valves and 

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid 

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not 

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant 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.355)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system

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7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and 

hold 

.

6

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then 

press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then press 

.

7

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Set 

Pressure”. Then press and 

hold 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Set 

Pressure”. Then press and hold 

.

After setting the tire inflation pres-

sure, a message indicating that set-

ting has been completed will be 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.

Also, “--” is displayed for inflation 

pressure of each tire on the 

multi-information display while the 

tire pressure warning system deter-

mines the position.

8

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the 

inflation pressure of each tire will be 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if initialization does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe 

place for approximately 20 minutes 

and then drive the vehicle again.

When initializing

Initialization is performed while 

driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold 

before carrying out initialization or 

tire inflation pressure adjustment.

The tire pressure warning system 

can be initialized by yourself, but 

depending on the driving condi-

tions and driving environment, ini-

tialization may take some time to 

complete.

The initialization operation

If you have accidentally turned the 

engine switch to OFF during ini-

tialization, it is not necessary to 

restart the initialization again as 

initialization will restart automati-

cally when the engine switch has 

been turned to ON for the next 

time.

If you accidentally perform initial-

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ization when initialization is not 

necessary, adjust the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level 

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

While the position of each tire is 

being determined and the inflation 

pressures 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.

If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly

In the following situations, initial-

ization may take longer than usual 

to be completed or may not be 

possible. Normally, initialization 

completes within approximately 

30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy 

traffic or another situation where 

other vehicles are driven close by, 

it may take time for the system to 

recognize the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehi-

cles.

If initialization does not complete 

after driving for 1 hour or more, 

park the vehicle in a safe place for 

approximately 20 minutes and 

then drive the vehicle again.

If the vehicle is reversed during 

initialization, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from 

the beginning.

In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was 

not completed properly and the 

system will not operate properly. 

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning 

light does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing initialization, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 

approximately 1 minute and then 

illuminates.

If the inflation pressure of each 

tire is still not displayed, have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

Every tire pressure warning 
valve and transmitter has a 
unique ID code. When replacing 
a tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter, it is necessary 
to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, 
perform the following procedure.

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place, wait for approximately 
20 minutes, and then start 
the engine.

WARNING

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initializing tire inflation 

pressure 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.

Registering ID codes

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2

Select 

 or 

 of the 

multi-information display and 

then press 

.

3

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press and hold 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and 

hold 

.

4

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then 

press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then press 

.

5

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Tyre Set Switching” and then 

press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Tyre 

Set Switching” and then press 

.

6

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Register New Valve / ID” and 

then press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Reg-

ister New Valve / ID” and then 

press 

.

7

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Tire Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”. 

Then press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Tire 

Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”. Then 

press 

.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.

Then a message will be displayed 

on the multi-information display.

When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warning 

light will blink for approximately 1 

minute then illuminate and “--” will 

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

mation display.

8

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the 

tire pressure warning light will go off 

and the inflation pressure of each 

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tire will be displayed on the 

multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if registration does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, perform the procedure again 

from the beginning.

9

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (

P.356)

When registering ID codes

ID code registration is performed 

while driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

Before performing ID code regis-

tration, make sure that no wheels 

with tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters installed are near 

the vehicle.

Make sure to initialize the tire 

pressure warning system after 

registering the ID codes. If the 

system is initialized before regis-

tering the ID codes, the initialized 

values will be invalid.

ID codes can be registered by 

yourself, but depending on the 

driving conditions and driving 

environment, registration may 

take some time to complete.

As the tires will be warm when 

registration is completed, make 

sure to allow the tires to cool 

before performing initialization.

Canceling ID code registration

To cancel ID code registration 

after it has been started, select 

“Identify Wheel” on the multi-infor-

mation display and press and hold 

 again.

If ID code registration has been 

canceled, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will blink for approxi-

mately 1 minute when the engine 

switch is turned to ON and then 

illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

ing system will be operational 

when the tire pressure warning 

light turns off.

If the warning light does not turn 

off even after several minutes 

have elapsed, ID code registration 

may not have been canceled cor-

rectly. To cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start 

procedure again and then turn the 

engine switch off before driving.

If ID codes are not registered 

properly

In the following situations, ID code 

registration may take longer than 

usual to be completed or may not be 

possible. Normally, registration com-

pletes within approximately 30 min-

utes.

Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before 

driving

Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles

Wheel with tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter installed is 

inside or near the vehicle

If registration does not complete 

after driving for 1 hour or more, per-

form the ID code registration proce-

dure again from the beginning.

If the vehicle is reversed during 

registration, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the reg-

istration procedure again from the 

beginning.

In the following situations, ID code 

registration will not be started or 

was not completed properly and 

the system will not operate prop-

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erly. Perform the ID code registra-

tion procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID 

code registration, the tire pressure 

warning light does not blink slowly 

3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing ID code registration, 

the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute 

and then illuminates.

If the ID codes cannot be registered 

even when performing the above 

procedure, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with 
tire pressure warning system 
with the function to have ID 
codes registered for a second 
wheel set, for example a winter 
set. You can register a second 
wheel set by yourself or your 
Toyota dealer.
After registration of a second 
wheel set, either of these two 
wheel sets can be selected for 
usage with the tire pressure 
warning system.

Operating conditions for 
the function

This function will perform the 
change of wheel set only if a 
second wheel set has been 
registered. If no second wheel 
set has been registered, no 
change will be made when 
selecting this function in the 
menu.

Only a change between both 

registered wheel set is possi-
ble, mixing between these 
wheel sets is not supported.

How to change between 
wheel sets

1

Have the vehicle fitted with 
the preferred wheel set.

2

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

3

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press and hold 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and 

hold 

.

4

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then 

press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS setting” and then press 

.

5

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

Selecting wheel set

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“Tyre Set Switching” and then 

press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Tyre 

Set Switching” and then press 

.

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4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Register New Valve / ID” and 

then press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Reg-

ister New Valve / ID” and then 

press 

.

7

4.2-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Tire Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”. 

Then press 

.

7-inch display meter:
Press 

 or 

 to select “Tire 

Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”. Then 

press 

.

Afterward, the tire pressure warning 

light turns on after flashing for 1 

minute.

After 2 minutes, registration of a 

second wheel set is being per-

formed. The tire pressure warning 

light will turn off and “--” will be dis-

played for the inflation pressure of 

each tire on the multi-information 

display.

8

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (

P.356)

If the tire inflation pressure settings 

for the installed tires change, initial-

ization operations are required, but 

if the tire inflation pressure settings 

are the same, initialization is not 

required.

9

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration of a second wheel set 

is complete when the tire pressure 

warning light turns off and the infla-

tion pressure of each tire is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display.

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The recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure and tire size 
are displayed on the tire and 
loading information label. 
(

P.434)

Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

1

Remove the tire valve cap.

2

Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire 
valve.

3

Read the pressure using the 
gauge gradations.

4

If the tire inflation pressure is 
not at the recommended 
level, adjust the pressure.
If you add too much air, press 
the center of the valve to 
deflate.

5

After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement 
and adjustment, apply soapy 
water to the valve and check 
for leakage.

6

Put the tire valve cap back 
on.

Tire inflation pressure check 

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least 

once a month. Do not forget to 

check the spare.

Effects of incorrect tire inflation 

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation 

pressure 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 drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, 

have it checked by your Toyota 

dealer.

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified 
tire inflation pressure

Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure

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Instructions for checking tire 

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, 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 mile or 1.5 

km, 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 

pressure to be higher after driving 

as heat is generated in the tire. Do 

not reduce tire inflation pressure 

after driving.

Never exceed the vehicle capacity 

weight.

Passengers and luggage weight 

should be placed so that the vehi-

cle is balanced.

WARNING

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 seri-

ous 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 

damage

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road 

hazards, expansion joints, 

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

When inspecting and adjust-

ing 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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When replacing wheels, care 
should be taken to ensure that 
they are equivalent to those 
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset

*

.

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

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 pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are 

replaced, the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters must be 

installed. (

P.355)

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

WARNING

When replacing wheels

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual, 

as this may result in a loss of 

handling control.

Never use an inner tube in a 

leaking wheel which is designed 

for a tubeless tire.

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent, causing death or serious 

injury.

When installing the wheel 

nuts

Be sure to install the wheel nuts 

with the tapered ends facing 

inward. (P.412) Installing the 

nuts with the tapered ends fac-

ing outward can cause the 

wheel to break and eventually 

cause the wheel to come off 

while driving, which could lead 

to an accident resulting in death 

or serious injury.

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 pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed 

wheels. Doing so could cause the 

tire to leak air during driving, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

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Use only Toyota wheel nuts 
and wheel nut wrenches 
designed for use with your 
aluminum wheels.

When rotating, repairing or 
changing your tires, check 
that the wheel nuts are still 
tight after driving 1000 miles 
(1600 km).

Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent 
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your 
wheels.

1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Open the glove box. Slide off 
the damper.

3

Push in the glove box on the 
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out 
the glove box and disconnect 
the lower claws.

4

Unlock the filter cover ( ), 
pull the filter cover out of the 

NOTICE

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and 

transmitters, make sure to have 

tires serviced by your Toyota 

dealer or other qualified service 

shop. In addition, make sure to 

purchase your tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

Ensure that only genuine Toyota 

wheels are used on your vehi-

cle.

Tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not work 

properly with non-genuine 

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
tions (if equipped)

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter 
must be changed regularly 
to maintain air conditioning 
efficiency.

Removing the air condi-
tioning filter

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claws ( ), and remove the 
filter cover.

5

Remove the filter case.

6

Remove the air conditioning 
filter from the filter case and 
replace it with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the 

filter and the filter case should be 

pointing up.

Checking interval

Replace the air conditioning filter 

according to the maintenance 

schedule. In dusty areas or areas 

with heavy traffic flow, early replace-

ment may be required. (For sched-

uled maintenance information, 

please refer to the “Scheduled 

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s 

Manual Supplement”.)

If air flow from the vents 

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check 

the filter and replace if necessary.

NOTICE

When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always 

installed.

Using the air conditioning system 

without a filter may cause damage 

to the system.

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in 

the direction of arrow to release 

the fitting, pay attention not to 

apply excessive force to the 

claws. Otherwise, the claws may 

be damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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