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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Before repairing the tire
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
● Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit if the damage is
caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or
screw from the tire. Remov-
ing the object may widen the
opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair
kit impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the
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 your Toyota dealer.
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When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
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When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on
the side wall, except the tread
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When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
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When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
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When the wheel is damaged
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When two or more tires have been punctured
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When more than one sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed
through the tread on a single tire
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When the sealant has expired
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