Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed
on the tire and loading
information label.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
- Tire valve
- Tire pressure gauge
1. Remove the tire valve cap.
2. Press the tip of the tire pressure 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 inflation 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 pressure 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.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, 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.
- Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle 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 serious 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 damage while driving (due to road
hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)
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| NOTICE ■When inspecting and adjusting 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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