Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2023 year). Manual in english - page 43

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WARNING

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When fixing the flat tire

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Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.

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Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.

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If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur or
sealant may be sprayed out.

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If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that
the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.

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After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the
hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.

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Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it
bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any
cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop
the repair operation immediately.

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The kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not operate
the compressor continuously for more than 20 minutes.

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Parts of the kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the kit
during and after operation.

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Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the
one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is
located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air
bag from operating properly.

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Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly

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Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-
ing and cornering.

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If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following:
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm

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or bar, 19 psi) or below, this may indicate severe tire damage.

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NOTICE

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When performing an emergency repair

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Perform the emergency repair without removing the nail or screw that has
punctured the tread of the tire. If the object that has punctured the tire is
removed, repair by the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be pos-
sible.

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The kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the kit is not exposed to water,
such as when it is being used in the rain.

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Do not put the kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the side of the
road. If the kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may occur.

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Use the kit with the top facing upward. The kit cannot work properly if it is
laid on its side.

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Handling the emergency tire puncture repair kit

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The compressor power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use.
Do not connect the compressor to any other source.

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If gasoline splatters on the kit, the kit may deteriorate. Take care not to
allow gasoline to contact it.

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Store the kit in its assigned place out of reach of children.

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Do not disassemble or modify the kit. Do not subject parts such as the air
pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
(vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)

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 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. (

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P. 602)

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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare 

tire)

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.

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Set the parking brake.

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Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).

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Turn off the rear height control air suspension (if equipped).
(

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Refer to the “Off-road driving Owner’s manual”)

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Stop the engine.

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Turn on the emergency flashers. (

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P. 644)

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: 

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P. 600

WARNING

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If 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

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Vehicles with under floor mounted spare tire

Jack
Tool box
Spare tire

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

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Vehicles with back door mounted spare tire

Jack
Spare tire
Tool box

5-door models

3-door models

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Tools

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Vehicles with Jack handle

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Vehicles without Jack handle

Jack handle
Jack handle extension bar
Jack handle bar

Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrench

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Jack handle extension bar
Jack handle bar
Screwdriver

Wheel nut wrench (used with
jack handle)

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WARNING

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Using 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.

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Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.

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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.

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Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.

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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.

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Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.

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When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.

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Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

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Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: Be sure to turn off the
height control and stop the engine.

Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-
ing on or near the vehicle will be injured.

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Using the jack handle/wheel nut wrench (used with jack handle)

Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely to prevent the extension parts from
coming apart unexpectedly.

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Remove the cover.

Unhook the rubber band and take out the jack.

For loosening
For tightening

Taking out the jack

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3-door models

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5-door models

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3-door models

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5-door models

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Open the cover.

Take out the tool box.

Taking out the tool box

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Remove the bolt cover

Bolt cover

Remove the bolt which fixes the
spare tire cover.

Unlock the latch and unhook
the spare tire cover.

Opening the back door makes
unlocking the latch easier.

Taking out the spare tire cover (if equipped)

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Vehicles with back door mounted spare tire

Unlock the spare tire lock sys-
tem.

Insert the key into the cylin-
der.
Remove the key and the cyl-
inder.

Turn the hold-down nuts coun-
terclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench and remove them.

Taking out the spare tire

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Vehicles with under floor mounted spare tire
Vehicles with Jack handle: Assembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle and the jack handle extension bar from the
tool box and assemble by following these steps.

Loosen the bolt and the
screw using either the jack
handle end or a screwdriver.

Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and the jack
handle and tighten the bolt
and the screw.

Check that the bolt and screw
are firmly tightened.

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Vehicles without Jack handle: Assembling the wheel nut wrench
(used with jack handle).
Remove the wheel nut wrench and the jack handle extension bar
from the tool box and assemble by following these steps.

Loosen the bolt using a
wheel nut wrench.

Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and wheel nut
wrench and tighten the bolt.

Check that the bolts are firmly
tightened.

Remove the cover.

To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body.

Insert the jack handle extension
into the lowering screw.

Lower
Raise

Place a rag under the jack han-
dle extension to protect the rear
bumper.

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Lower the spare tire completely
to the ground.

Pull out the spare tire and
remove the holding bracket.

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Chock the tires.

Pry off 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 tire

Wheel chock positions

Front

Left-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Rear

Left-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

In front of the front left-hand side tire

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Steel wheels

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Aluminum wheels

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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Vehicles with Jack handle: Assembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle, jack handle extension bar and jack handle
bar from the tool box and assemble by following these steps.

Loosen the bolt and the
screw using either the jack
handle end or a screwdriver.

Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and the jack
handle bar and tighten the
bolts.

Check that the bolts are firmly
tightened.

Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and the jack
handle and tighten the screw.

Check that the screw is firmly
tightened.

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