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4-7. Driving tips
WARNING
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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
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Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
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Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
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Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
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Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
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Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
NOTICE
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Repairing or replacing snow tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warn-
ing system)
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
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Fitting tire chains (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.