Toyota 2009 Tacoma User Manual page 376

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
When inspecting or replacing tires
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Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread-
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wear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
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Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
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Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
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When initializing the tire pressure warning system
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Do not push the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pres-
sure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is
low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning
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valves and transmitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
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ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
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