Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 382

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Effects of incorrect tire inflation
pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure may result in the following:
● Reduced fuel economy
● Reduced driving comfort and poor
handling
Reduced tire life due to wear
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Reduced safety
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Damage to the drive train
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If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
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Instructions for checking tire infla-
tion pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
Check only when the tires are cold.
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If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven
for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, 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 pres-
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sure to be higher after driving as heat
is generated in the tire. Do not reduce
tire inflation pressure after driving.
Passengers and luggage weight
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should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
WARNING
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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
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Poor handling
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● Possibility of blowouts resulting
from overheated tires
● Air leaking from between tire and
wheel
Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-
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age
Greater possibility of tire damage
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while driving (due to road hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the
road, etc.)
NOTICE
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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.