5. After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.
Tire inflation
pressure gauge
CAUTION
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following condi-
tions may occur and cause an ac-
cident resulting in death or seri-
ous injuries.
6. Install the tire valve cap.
If a gauge and air pump are not avail-
able, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer.
Low tire pressure (underinfla-
tion)—
CAUTION
ꢀ Excessive wear
ꢀ Uneven wear
ꢀ Poor handling
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve
caps. Without the valve caps, dirt
or moisture could get into the
valve core and cause air leakage.
If the caps have been lost, have
new ones put on as soon as pos-
sible.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
ꢀ Possibility of blowouts from an
overheated tire
1. Remove the tire valve cap.
ꢀ Poor sealing of the tire bead
2. Press the tip of the tire inflation
pressure gauge to the tire valve.
ꢀ Wheel deformation and/or tire
separation
3. Read the pressure using the grad-
uations of the gauge.
Incorrect tire inflation pressure
may waste fuel, reduce the comfort
of driving, reduce tire life and
make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
ꢀ A greater possibility of tire
damage from road hazards
4. In case the tire inflation pressure
is not within the prescribed range,
insert the compressed air from the
valve. In case of applying too much
air, press the center of the valve
and release the air to adjust.
If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by your Toyota deal-
er.
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