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Dinghy towing

(with automatic transmission)

Dinghy towing

(with manual transmission)

Do not use your parking brake when

there is a possibility it could freeze.

When parking, put the transmission into

“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse

(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do

not use the parking brake, or snow or

water accumulated in and around the

parking brake mechanism may freeze,

making it hard to release.

SU31006a

SU31007a

Keep ice and snow from accumulating

under the fenders.

Ice and snow built up under your fenders

can make steering difficult. During bad

winter driving, stop and check under the

fenders occasionally.

Your vehicle is not designed to be

dinghy towed (with four wheels on the

ground) behind a motorhome.

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with

four wheels on the ground) from the

front behind a motorhome.

Depending on where you are driving,

we recommend you carry some emer-

gency equipment.

NOTICE

CAUTION

Do not tow your vehicle with four

wheels on the ground. This may

cause serious damage to your vehicle.

Some of the things you might put in the

vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,

bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,

jumper cables, etc.

Dinghy towing requires special equip-

ment and accessories. Please refer to

your service outlet of the motorhome

manufacture for the recommended

equipment.

NOTICE

Dinghy towing does not eliminate the

possibility of damage to your vehicle.

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Trailer towing

DINGHY TOWING TIPS

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a

passenger−carrying vehicle. Towing

a

Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-

serve the following in order to reduce

the damage to your vehicle.

trailer will have an adverse effect on

handling, performance, braking, durability

and driving economy (fuel consumption,

etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend

on the proper use of correct equipment

and cautious driving habits. For your

safety and the safety of others, you must

not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota

warranties do not apply to damage or

malfunction caused by towing a trailer for

commercial purposes. Ask your local

Toyota dealer for further details before

towing.

1. Put the shift lever in neutral.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”

position. Make sure the audio is turned

off and any item is not plugged into

the power outlet.

SU31008b

NOTICE

To avoid the locking of the steering

wheel, turn the ignition switch to the

“ACC” position.

NOTICE

Do not tow your vehicle from the

rear. This may cause serious damage

to your vehicle.

3. Release the parking brake.

After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for

more than 3 minutes before driving the

vehicle.

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WEIGHT LIMITS

D Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-

ent weight capacities established by

the hitch manufacturer. Even though

the vehicle may be physically capa-

ble of towing a higher weight, the

operator must determine the maxi-

mum weight rating of the particular

hitch assembly and never exceed

the maximum weight rating speci-

fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding

the maximum weight rating set by

the trailer hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in seri-

ous personal injuries.

Before towing, make sure the total trailer

weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle

weight and trailer tongue load are all with-

in the limits.

The total trailer weight and tongue load

can be measured with platform scales

found at a highway weighing station, build-

ing supply company, trucking company,

junk yard, etc.

SU21006a

CAUTION

D The gross vehicle weight must not

exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR) indicated on the

Certification Label. The gross ve-

hicle weight is the sum of weights

of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-

sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer

tongue load. It also includes the

weight of any special equipment

installed on your vehicle.

D The total trailer weight (trailer

weight plus its cargo load) must

not exceed 318 kg (700 lb.), regard-

less of the trailer with or without a

brake. Exceeding this weight is dan-

gerous.

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HITCHES

D The load on either the front or rear

axle resulting from distribution of

the gross vehicle weight on both

axles must not exceed the Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed

on the Certification Label.

D Use only a hitch (Toyota genuine hitch

or equivalent) which is recommended

by the hitch manufacturer and conforms

to the total trailer weight requirement.

Total trailer weight

Tongue load

D Follow the directions supplied by the

hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch

ball with a light coat of grease.

SY31001a

D Toyota recommends removing the trail-

er hitch whenever you are not towing

Tongue load

X 100 = 9 to 11%

a

trailer to reduce the possibility of

Total trailer weight

additional damage caused by the hitch

if your vehicle is struck from behind.

D The trailer cargo load should be

NOTICE

distributed so that the tongue load

Do not use axle−mounted hitches as

they can cause damage to the axle

housing, wheel bearings, wheels or

tires. Also, never install a hitch which

may interfere with the normal function

of and Energy Absorbing Bumper, if

so equipped.

is

9

to 11% of the total trailer

weight, not exceeding the maximum

of 31 kg (68 lb.). Never load the

trailer with more weight in the back

than in the front. About 60% of the

trailer load should be in the front

half of the trailer and the remaining

40% in the rear.

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS

D Toyota recommends trailers with

brakes that conform to any applica-

ble federal and state/provincial regu-

lations.

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D A safety chain must always be used

between the towing vehicle and the

trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the

chain for turns. The chain should

cross under the trailer tongue to

prevent the tongue from dropping to

the ground in case it becomes dam-

aged or separated. For correct safety

chain procedures, follow the hitch or

trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-

tion.

TIRES

MAINTENANCE

D Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are

properly inflated. See page 191 in Sec-

tion 7−2 and page 217 in Section 8 for

instructions.

D If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance due

to the additional load. For this

information,

please

refer

to

the

scheduled maintenance information in

the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or

“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

D The trailer tires should be inflated to

the pressure recommended by the trail-

er manufacturer in respect to the total

trailer weight.

D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing

ball and bracket after approximately

1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

TRAILER LIGHTS

D Trailer lights must comply with federal,

state/provincial and local regulations.

See your local recreational vehicle

dealer or rental agency for the correct

type of wiring and relays for your trail-

er. Check for correct operation of the

turn signals and stop lights each time

you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-

age your vehicle’s electrical system

and cause a malfunction of your lights.

PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK

CAUTION

D Check that your vehicle remains level

when a loaded or unloaded trailer is

hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has

an abnormal nose−up or nose−down

condition, and check for improper

tongue load, overload, worn suspension

or other possible causes.

D Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-

draulic system as it would lower its

braking effectiveness.

D Never tow a trailer without using a

safety chain securely attached to

both the trailer and the vehicle. If

damage occurs to the coupling unit

or hitch ball, there is danger of the

trailer wandering over into another

lane.

D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely

BREAK−IN SCHEDULE

loaded so that it can not shift.

D Toyota recommends that you do not

tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a

vehicle with any new power train com-

ponent (engine, transmission, differen-

tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first

800 km (500 miles) of driving.

D Check that your rear view mirrors con-

form to any applicable federal, state/

provincial or local regulations. If not,

install the rear view mirrors required

for towing purpose.

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TRAILER TOWING TIPS

D Because stopping distance may be in-

creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance

D Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-

versely affect handling of your vehicle

and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention

to the rear from time to time to pre-

pare yourself for being passed by large

trucks or buses, which may cause your

vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying

happens, firmly grip the steering wheel

and reduce speed immediately but

gradually. Never increase speed. Steer

straight ahead. If you make no extreme

correction with the steering or brakes,

the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

When towing a trailer, your vehicle will

handle differently than when not tow-

ing. The three main causes of vehicle−

trailer accidents are driver error, exces-

sive speed and improper trailer loading.

Keep these in mind when towing:

should be increased when towing

a

trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of

speed, allow at least one vehicle and

trailer length between you and the ve-

hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as

you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of control. This is especially

true on wet or slippery surfaces.

D Before starting out, check operation of

the lights and all vehicle−trailer connec-

tions. After driving

a

short distance,

D Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-

stop and recheck the lights and con-

nections. Before actually towing a trail-

er, practice turning, stopping and back-

ing with a trailer in an area away from

traffic until you learn the feel.

tion. If your vehicle has

a

manual

transmission, prevent excessive clutch

slippage by keeping engine rpm low

and not racing the engine. Always start

out in first gear.

D Be careful when passing other ve-

hicles. Passing requires considerable

distance. After passing a vehicle, do

not forget the length of your trailer and

be sure you have plenty of room be-

fore changing lanes.

D Backing with a trailer is difficult and

requires practice. Grip the bottom of

the steering wheel and move your hand

to the left to move the trailer to the

left. Move your hand to the right to

move the trailer to the right. (This pro-

cedure is generally opposite to that

when backing without a trailer.) Also,

just turn the steering wheel a little at

D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.

The trailer could hit your vehicle in a

tight turn. Slow down before making a

turn to avoid the necessity of sudden

braking.

D In order to maintain engine braking effi-

ciency do not use fifth gear (manual

transmission) or overdrive (automatic

transmission).

D Remember that when making a turn,

the trailer wheels will be closer than

the vehicle wheels to the inside of the

turn. Therefore, compensate for this by

a

time, avoiding sharp or prolonged

turning. Have someone guide you when

backing to reduce the risk of an acci-

dent.

making

radius with your vehicle.

a

larger than normal turning

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D Because of the added load of the trail-

er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat

on hot days (at temperatures over

30°C [85°F]) when going up a long or

steep grade with a trailer. If the engine

coolant temperature gauge indicates

overheating, immediately turn off the air

conditioning (if in use), pull off the road

and stop in a safe spot. Refer to “If

your vehicle overheats” on page 143 in

Section 4

When restarting out after parking on a

slope:

CAUTION

1. With the transmission in “P” position

(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-

pressed (manual), start the engine.

(With an automatic transmission, be

sure to keep the brake pedal de-

pressed.)

D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or

the posted towing speed limit,

whichever is lower. Because insta-

bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle−

trailer

combination

usually

in-

creases as the speed increases, ex-

ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may

cause loss of control.

2. Shift into gear.

3. Release the parking brake (also foot

brake on automatic transmission ve-

hicles) and slowly pull or back away

from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply

your brakes.

D Slow down and downshift before

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden down-

shifts.

D Always place wheel blocks under both

the vehicle and trailer wheels when

parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.

Put the transmission in “P” (automatic)

or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid

parking on a slope with a trailer, but

if it cannot be avoided, do so only

after performing the following:

4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

D Avoid holding the brake pedal down

too long or too frequently. This

could cause the brakes to overheat

and result in reduced braking effi-

ciency.

1. Apply the brakes and hold.

2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-

der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel blocks are in place,

release your brakes slowly until the

blocks absorb the load.

4. Apply the parking brake firmly.

5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or

“P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.

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How to save fuel and make

your vehicle last longer, too

Improving fuel economy is easy–just take

it easy. It will help make your vehicle last

longer, too. Here are some specific tips

on how to save money on both fuel and

repairs:

D Avoid long engine idling. If you have

a long wait and you are not in traffic,

it is better to turn off the engine and

start again later.

D Maintain a moderate speed on high-

ways. The faster you drive,the greater

the fuel consumption. By reducing your

speed, you will cut down on fuel con-

sumption.

D Avoid engine lugging or over−rev-

ving. Use a gear position suitable for

the road on which you are travelling.

D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

rect pressure. Underinflation causes

tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section

7−2 for instructions.

D Keep the front wheels in proper

alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and

slow down on rough roads. Improper

alignment not only causes faster tire

wear but also puts an extra load on

the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

D Avoid continuous speeding up and

slowing down. Stop−and−go driving

wastes fuel.

D Do not carry unneeded weight in

your vehicle. Excess weight puts

a

D Avoid unnecessary stopping and

braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try

to time the traffic signals so you only

need to stop as little as possible or

take advantage of through streets to

avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-

tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-

den braking. This will also reduce wear

on your brakes.

heavier load on the engine, causing

greater fuel consumption.

D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free

from mud, etc. This not only lessens

weight but also helps prevent corro-

sion.

D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once

the engine is running smoothly, begin

driving—but gently. Remember, howev-

er, that on cold winter days this may

take a little longer.

D Always keep the automatic transmis-

sion overdrive turned on. Driving with

the overdrive off will reduce the fuel

economy. (For details, see “Automatic

transmission” in Section 1−7.)

D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams

whenever possible.

D Do not rest your foot on the clutch

or brake pedal. This causes needless

wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-

my.

D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.

Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high

gear as quickly as possible.

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D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in

top shape.

A

dirty air cleaner,

improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,

dirty

adjusted,

oil

and

etc.

grease,brakes

not

all lower

engine

performance and contribute to poor fuel

economy. For longer life of all parts

and lower operating costs, keep all

maintenance work on schedule, and if

you

often

drive

under

severe

conditions, see that your vehicle

receives more frequent maintenance.

(For

information,

scheduled

maintenance

refer to the

please

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or

“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coast

down hills. Your power steering and

brake booster will not function with-

out the engine running. Also, the

emission control system operates

properly only when the engine is run-

ning.

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SECTION

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

4

If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

If your vehicle becomes stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever . . . . . . . . 161

If you lose your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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If your vehicle will not start—

(a) Simple checks

(b) Starting a flooded engine

Before making these checks, make sure

you have followed the correct starting pro-

cedure given in “How to start the engine”

in Section 3 and that you have sufficient

fuel.

If the engine turns over at its normal

speed but will not start—

If the engine will not start, your engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking.

1. The engine may be flooded because of

repeated cranking. See “(b) Starting a

flooded engine” for further instructions.

If this happens, turn the key to “START”

with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.

Keep the key and accelerator pedal in

these positions for 15 seconds and re-

lease them. Then try starting the engine

with your foot off the accelerator pedal.

If the engine does not turn over or

turns over too slowly—

2. If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call

a

Toyota

1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.

dealer or qualified repair shop.

If the engine does not start after 30 se-

conds of cranking, release the key, wait

a few minutes and try again.

2. If the battery terminals are connected

correctly, switch on the interior light.

3. If the light does not come on, is dim

or goes out when the starter is

cranked, the battery is discharged. You

may try jump starting. See “(c) Jump

starting” for further instructions.

If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer

or qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

If the light comes on and is normal, but

the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer

or qualified repair shop.

Do not crank for more than 30 se-

conds at a time. This may overheat

the starter and wiring systems.

NOTICE

Do not pull− or push−start the ve-

hicle. It may damage the vehicle or

cause

a

collision when the engine

starts. Also the three−way catalytic

converter may overheat and become a

fire hazard.

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(c) Jump starting

To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to your vehicle which might re-

sult from battery explosion, acid burns,

electrical burns, or damaged electronic

components, these instructions must be

followed precisely.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

D The gas normally produced by

a

1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehicles

are not touching. Turn off all unneces-

sary lights and accessories.

battery will explode if a flame or

spark is brought near. Use only

standardized jumper cables and do

not smoke or light a match while

jump starting.

When boosting, use the battery of

matching or higher quality. Any other

battery may be difficult to jump start

with.

If you are unsure about how to follow this

procedure, we strongly recommend that

you seek the help of a competent me-

chanic or towing service.

NOTICE

If jump starting is difficult, charge the

battery for several minutes.

The battery used for boosting must

be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you

are sure that the booster battery is

correct.

CAUTION

2. If required, remove all the vent plugs

from the booster and discharged batter-

ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents

on the batteries. (This helps reduce the

explosion hazard, personal injuries and

burns.)

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid

which is poisonous and corrosive.

Wear protective safety glasses when

jump starting, and avoid spilling

acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-

hicle.

3. If the engine in the vehicle with the

booster battery is not running, start it

and let it run for a few minutes. During

jump starting, run the engine at about

2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed.

D If you should accidentally get acid

on yourself or in your eyes, remove

any contaminated clothing and flush

the affected area with water imme-

diately. Then get immediate medical

attention. If possible, continue to

apply water with a sponge or cloth

while en route to the medical office.

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Jumper cable

Negative terminal

(“–” mark)

Discharged

battery

SY41001

SY41002

SF41001

Positive terminal

(“+” mark)

Discharged

battery

Positive

terminal

Jumper cable

(“+” mark)

Booster battery

Connecting point

4. Make the cable connections in the or-

der a, b, c, d.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative

(black) jumper cable to the negative (−)

terminal on the booster battery.

Do not connect the cable to or near any

part that moves when the engine is

cranked.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive

(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal on the discharged battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the negative (black) jumper cable to

a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic

point of the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

b. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the positive (red) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal on the booster

battery.

CAUTION

When making the connections, to

avoid serious injury, do not lean over

the battery or accidentally let the

jumper cables or clamps touch any-

thing except the correct battery termi-

nals or the ground.

The recommended connecting point is

shown in the following illustration:

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If your engine stalls while

driving

If your vehicle overheats

5. Start your engine in the normal way.

After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm

for several minutes with the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed.

If your engine stalls while driving...

If your engine coolant temperature

gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-

perience a loss of power, or if you hear

a loud knocking or pinging noise, the

engine has probably overheated. You

should follow this procedure...

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the

exact reverse order: the negative cable

and then the positive cable.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try starting the engine again.

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergency

flashers. Put the transmission in “P”

(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-

ply the parking brake. Turn off the air

conditioning if it is being used.

If the engine will not start, see “If your

vehicle will not start”.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover

cloths—they may now contain sulfuric

acid.

CAUTION

8. If removed, replace all the battery vent

plugs.

If the engine is not running, the pow-

er assist for the brakes and steering

will not work so steering and braking

will be much harder than usual.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the

radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.

Wait until the steam subsides before

opening the hood. If there is no coolant

boiling over or steam, leave the engine

running and make sure the electric

cooling fan is operating. If it is not,

turn the ignition off.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent (for example, lights left on),

you should have it checked at your Toyota

dealer.

If the first start attempt is not success-

ful...

Check that the clamp on the jumper

cables are tight. Recharge the discharged

battery with the jumper cables connected

for several minutes and restart your en-

gine in the normal way.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keep

the hood closed until there is no

steam. Escaping steam or coolant is

a sign of very high pressure.

If another attempt is not successful, the

battery may be depleted. Have it checked

at your Toyota dealer.

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If you have a flat tire—

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the

radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.

However, note that water draining from

the air conditioning is normal if it has

been used.

6. After the engine coolant temperature

has cooled to normal, again check the

coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-

sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-

ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the

system. You should have it checked as

soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

tiously off the road to a safe place

well away from the traffic. Avoid

stopping on the center divider of

a highway. Park on a level spot

with firm ground.

CAUTION

2. Stop the engine and turn on your

emergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and

put the transmission in “P” (auto-

matic) or reverse (manual).

4. Have everyone get out of the ve-

hicle on the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions

thoroughly.

When the engine is running, keep

hands and clothing away from the

moving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-

gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer

for assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, check

the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add

coolant to the reservoir while the en-

gine is running. Fill it about half full.

For the coolant type see “Coolant type

selection” on page 188 in Section 7−2.

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe

the following to reduce the possi-

bility of personal injury:

D Follow jacking instructions.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiator

cap when the engine and radiator are

hot. Serious injury could result from

scalding hot fluid and steam blown

out under pressure.

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D Do not put any part of your

body under the vehicle sup-

ported by the jack. Personal in-

jury may occur.

D Do not start or run the engine

while your vehicle is supported

by the jack.

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

ground, firmly set the parking

brake and put the transmission

in “P” (automatic) or reverse

(manual). Block the wheel diag-

onally opposite to the one be-

ing changed if necessary.

D Use the jack only for lifting

your vehicle during wheel

changing.

D Do not raise the vehicle with

someone in the vehicle.

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D When raising the vehicle, do

not put an object on or under

the jack.

D Raise the vehicle only high

enough to remove and change

the tire.

Compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is designed

for temporary emergency use only.

The compact spare tire is identified

by the distinctive wording “TEM-

PORARY USE ONLY” molded into the

sidewall of the tire.

To keep the compact spare tire no-

ticeable, do not hide the wheel by a

wheel cover or such.

NOTICE

D Make sure to set the jack prop-

erly in the jack point. Raising

the vehicle with jack improper-

ly positioned will damage the

vehicle or may allow the ve-

hicle to fall off the jack and

cause personal injury.

D Never get under the vehicle

when the vehicle is supported

by the jack alone.

Do not continue driving with a

deflated tire. Driving even a

short distance can damage a

tire and wheel beyond repair.

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The compact spare tire saves space

in your luggage compartment, and its

lighter weight helps to improve fuel

economy and permits easier installa-

tion in case of a flat tire.

The compact spare tire can be used

many times, if necessary. It has tread

life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) de-

pending on road conditions and your

driving habits. When tread wear indi-

cators appear on the tire, replace the

tire.

NOTICE

CAUTION

Your ground clearance is re-

duced when the compact spare

tire is installed so avoid driving

over obstacles and drive slowly

on rough, unpaved roads and

speed bumps. Also, do not at-

tempt to go through an auto-

matic car wash as the vehicle

may get caught, resulting in

damage.

D The compact spare tire was de-

signed especially for your To-

yota. Do not use it on any other

vehicle.

D Do not use more than one com-

pact spare tire at the same

time.

D The pressure for the compact

spare tire must be 420 kpa (4.2

2

kgf/cm or bar, 60 psi).

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