Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
1
Remove the tire valve cap.
2
Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire
valve.
3
Read the pressure using the
gauge gradations.
4
If the tire inflation pressure is
not at the recommended
level, adjust the pressure.
If you add too much air, press
the center of the valve to
deflate.
5
After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement
and adjustment, apply soapy
water to the valve and check
for leakage.
6
Put the tire valve cap back
on.
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Tire inflation pressure check
interval
You should check tire inflation pres-
sure every two weeks, or at least
once a month. Do not forget to
6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
check the spare.
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Effects of incorrect tire inflation
pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation
pressure 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.
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Instructions for checking tire
inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pres-
sure, 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 mile or 1.5
km, 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
pressure to be higher after driving
as heat is generated in the tire. Do
not reduce tire inflation pressure
after driving.
●
Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Passengers and luggage weight
should be placed so that the vehi-
cle is balanced.
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