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Installing snow tires and

chains

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR

CHAINS

See “If you have a flat tire” on page

395 in Section 4 for tire change proce-

dure.

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out−

of−balance wheels, or severe braking.

D Four−wheel drive models:

Do not use snow tires of different

brands, sizes, construction or tread

patterns, as this may cause danger-

ous handling characteristics result-

ing in loss of control.

Snow tires or chains are recommended

when driving on snow or ice.

On wet or dry roads, conventional tires

provide better traction than snow tires.

SNOW TIRE SELECTION

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

If you need snow tires, select tires of

the same size, construction and load

capacity as the originally installed tires.

Also, on four−wheel drive models, all

the tires must be the same brand and

have the same tread patterns.

Snow tires should be installed on all

wheels.

Installing snow tires on the front wheels

only can lead to an excessive difference

in road grip capability between the front

and rear tires which could cause loss of

vehicle control.

Do not use tires other than those men-

tioned above. Do not install studded tires

without first checking local regulations for

possible restrictions.

When storing removed tires, you should

store them in a cool dry place.

Mark the direction of rotation and be sure

to install them in the same direction when

replacing.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions.

Otherwise, an accident may occur re-

sulting in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION

D Do not use snow tires other than

the manufacturer’s recommended si-

ze, as this may cause dangerous

handling characteristics resulting in

loss of control.

D Do not drive with the snow tires

incorrectly inflated.

D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)

with any type of snow tires.

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Replacing wheels

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

As you might have difficulty in

identifying a flat or deflated tire, a tire

pressure warning system is provided on

this vehicle.

D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel

braking, as use of chains may ad-

versely affect vehicle handling.

Use the tire chains of correct size.

Regulations regarding the use of tire

chains vary according to location or

type of road, so always check local reg-

ulations before installing chains.

D When driving with chains installed,

be sure to drive carefully. Slow

down before entering curves to

avoid losing control of the vehicle.

Otherwise an accident may occur.

When replacing the wheels, be sure to

install tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters on the wheels. Consult your

Toyota dealer about how to set up the tire

pressure warning valves and transmitters.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Install the chains on the rear tires as

tightly as possible. Do not use tire

chains on the front tires. Retighten

CAUTION

chains

after

driving

0.5—1.0

(1/4—1/2 mile).

D Have the tires, wheels or tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmit-

ters replaced and ID codes regis-

tered by Toyota dealer. If you need

tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters, purchase from Toyota

dealer.

When installing chains on your tires, care-

fully follow the instructions of the chain

manufacturer.

If wheel covers are used, they will be

scratched by the chain band, so remove

the covers before putting on the chains.

D The tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter nuts should always be

tightened to a torque of 4 N·m (0.4

kg·fm, 2.9 ft·lbf).

CAUTION

D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or

the chain manufacturer’s recom-

mended speed limit, whichever is

lower.

D The use of non−genuine wheels may

result in the tire pressure warning

system failure or air−leak.

D Drive carefully avoiding bumps,

holes, and sharp turns, which may

cause the vehicle to bounce.

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