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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
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When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
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Make sure to install 4 tires that are of the specified size, and that all 4 tires
are the same size, same maker, same brand and tread pattern.
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Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
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Only use radial tires.
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Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
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Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
NOTICE
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Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire air pressure, reducing the cush-
ioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause dam-
age to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle's wheels and body.
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Low profile tires and wheels (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel
when receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to the
following:
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Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tire are under-inflated, they
may be damaged more severely.
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Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage.
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If tire pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
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