Toyota 2006 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 106

06 01.06
NOTICE
z Do not use liquid sealants for a flat
tire as air pressure sensors will be
damaged.
z When the tires must be repaired or
replaced, have them repaired or re-
placed by the nearest Toyota dealer
or authorized tire dealer. Failure to
do so may cause the tire pressure
sensors to be damaged when the
tires are removed or installed.
z The tire pressure warning system is
not to be used as a substitute for
regular inspections. Be sure
check the air pressure in the tires
on a regular basis.
z When the air pressure sensors are
removed, check the grommets for
damage, and make sure that the
grommets are free from dirt, dust
and any other foreign matter. If air
leakage is found, replace the grom-
mets.
z Tire inflation pressure should be
adjusted for all tires (including the
spare tire).
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z Warning tends to turn on when
driving at lower outside tempera-
ture, such as in winter, because tire
inflation pressure will be decreased
due to the low temperature. In this
case, after adjustment and initializa-
tion, leave the ignition on for about
20 minutes and increase the tire
inflation pressure by 20 to 30 kPa.
If the warning light blinks:
The tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
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.
Electric devices facilities using similar
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radio wave frequencies are nearby.
A radio set to similar frequencies is in
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use.
A lot of snow or ice covers the ve-
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hicle, in particular, around the wheels
or wheel housings.
The tires are not equipped with an air
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pressure sensor.
Snow tires or tire chains are used.
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Non- genuine Toyota wheels are used.
D
The sensor battery is expired.
D
The system cannot receive radio waves
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from the air pressure sensor on the
spare tire, depending on where the
sensor is located when the spare tire
is mounted on the vehicle.
In this case, rotate the spare tire by
about 90° so that the system can re-
ceive radio waves.
2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U)