Toyota 2004 HIGHLANDER User Manual page 156

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position. It goes off
after a few seconds. This indicates that
the tire pressure warning system is func-
tioning properly.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on or blinks while driving, do
the following.
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If the warning light comes on:
1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level as soon as pos-
sible. (See "Tires" on page 402 in
Section 8.)
2. Push the tire pressure warning sys-
tem reset switch for a few seconds
and make sure the warning light
goes off.
If the light remains on after the reset
switch has been pushed, have the tire
pressure warning system checked at your
Toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire, replace it with the
spare tire. For details, see "If you have
a flat tire" on page 329 in Section 4.
If the warning light blinks slowly (every
0.5 seconds):
The low tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the warning light blinks rapidly (every
0.25 seconds):
The low tire pressure warning system
needs to be initialized. Reset the system
with the tire pressure warning system re-
set switch. (To reset the system, see
"TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
RESET SWITCH".)
The tire pressure warning system does
not function properly under certain cir-
cumstances. In the following cases, the
low tire pressure warning light may not
come on even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually
normal.
A
A compact spare tire, snow tires, or
tire chains are used.
A
The tire inflation pressure is excessive-
ly higher than specified, or tire inflation
pressure suddenly drops due to burst-
ing or other causes.
A
The vehicle is driven on a slippery
road surface such as rough or frozen
roads.
A
The vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more than 100 km/h (62
mph), and the driving duration is less
than 5 minutes.
A
The tires differ in tread pattern or
manufacturer.
A
The tires are not the specified size.
A
The tread wear is very different among
the installed tires.
A
Rapid acceleration/deceleration
sharp turns is continued.
A
Towing a trailer.
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