Tire Inflation Pressure - Toyota Hiace Owner's Manual

mately 20 minutes. Then drive straight
(with occasional left and right turns) at
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
*2
more for approximately 10 to 30
minutes.
If registration is still not complete, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2
: Except when making a left/right turn
●
When the tire pressure warning light
does not blink slowly 3 times, the ID
code will not be registered and the
system will not operate properly. Per-
form registration again.
*1
: See "Checking your vehicle's model"
if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P.9)
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain the
proper tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure should
be checked at least once per
month. However, Toyota rec-
ommends that tire inflation
pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P.669)
■ 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
● Reduced safety
● Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Instructions for checking tire infla-
tion pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
● Check only when the tires are cold.
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-
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
should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
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