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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Before repairing the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to N.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 426)
● Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the
emergency
repair kit if the damage is caused
by a nail or screw passing through
the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and prevent emergency repair
with the repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
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A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●
When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●
When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●
When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●
When the wheel is damaged
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When two or more tires have been punctured
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When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
●
When the sealant has expired
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