Toyota 86 (2023 year). Manual in english — page 19

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1

Pull the hood lock release
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.

3

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the support rod into the
slot.

NOTICE

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If you remove the air cleaner

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

Hood

Opening the hood

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Front

WARNING

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Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

NOTICE

■

When opening the hood

●

Do not lift up or operate the wip-

ers. Doing so may cause the

hood and wipers to contact,

scratching the hood.

●

Use caution when opening the

hood in windy weather as it may

close suddenly in strong wind.

●

Do not attach any accessories

other than genuine Toyota prod-

ucts to the hood. Such addi-

tional weight on the hood may

cause it to be too heavy to be

supported by the supporting rod

when opened.

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When closing the hood

Do not apply excessive weight or

force when closing the hood as

doing so may result in damage.

Positioning a floor

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-
low the instructions in the
manual provided with the
jack and perform the opera-
tion safely.

When raising your vehicle
with a floor jack, position
the jack correctly. Improper
placement may damage
your vehicle or cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Fuse boxes (



P.330)

Battery (



P.309)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.305)

Clutch fluid reservoir (



P.308)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.305)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.308)

Washer fluid tank (



P.311)

Electric cooling fans
Condenser (



P.308)

Radiator (



P.308)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.307)

With the engine at operating

temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

Engine compartment

Components

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C
D

Checking and adding the
engine oil

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Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait
more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.

When checking the oil, look at both

sides of the dipstick and use the

lower measurement to determine

the level of oil.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.

Low

Full

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Checking the oil type and
preparing the item needed

Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.



Engine oil selection



P.382



Oil quantity (Low



Full)

1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)



Item
Clean funnel

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.

1

Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.

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Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will

be consumed while driving. In the

following situations, oil consump-

tion may increase, and engine oil

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may need to be refilled in between

oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for

example directly after purchasing

the vehicle or after replacing the

engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine

speeds or with a heavy load, or

when driving while accelerating or

decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.

■

Engine coolant reservoir

Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. (



P.375)

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Coolant selection

Only use “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50

Pre-mixed Super Long Life Coolant

BLUE” or a similar high quality eth-

ylene glycol based non-silicate,

non-amine, non-nitrite, and

non-borate coolant with long-life

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants

which may cause skin disorders

such as inflammation and skin

cancer, so care should be taken

to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove

used engine oil from your skin,

wash thoroughly with soap and

water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters

only in a safe and acceptable

manner. Do not dispose of used

oil and filters in household trash,

in sewers or onto the ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service

station or auto parts store for

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine

damage

Check the oil level on a regular

basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil

on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dip-

stick every time you refill the

vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap

is properly tightened.

Checking the coolant

A

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hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:

“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed

Super Long Life Coolant BLUE” is a

mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:

“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed

Super Long Life Coolant BLUE” is a

mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

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If the coolant level drops within

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses,

engine coolant reservoir caps, drain

cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer test the cap and

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

Check the radiator and con-
denser and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If either of the above parts is
extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, have
your vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid and clutch fluid
level should be between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines on the
tank.

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant

reservoir cap. (



P.376)

The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing

serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor

straight antifreeze. The correct

mixture of water and antifreeze

must be used to provide proper

lubrication, corrosion protection

and cooling. Be sure to read the

antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

Checking the radiator and
condenser

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and

cause serious injuries, such as

burns.

Checking and adding the
brake fluid and clutch
fluid

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Brake fluid



Clutch fluid

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Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid
type and prepare the necessary
item.



Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT
3



Item

Clean funnel

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Brake fluid can absorb moisture

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly

opened brake fluid.

Check the battery as follows.

■

Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery termi-
nals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.

Hold-down clamp
Terminals

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid and

clutch fluid can harm your hands

and eyes and damage painted

surfaces. If fluid gets on your

hands or in your eyes, flush the

affected area with clean water

immediately.
If you still experience discomfort,

see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level

to go down slightly as the brake

pads wear out or when the fluid

level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent

refilling, there may be a serious

problem.

Battery

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Checking battery fluid

Check that the level is between
the “UPPER LEVEL” and
“LOWER LEVEL” lines.

“UPPER LEVEL” line
“LOWER LEVEL” line

If the fluid level is at or below the
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled
water.

■

Adding distilled water

1

Remove the vent plug.

2

Add distilled water.

If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot

be seen, check the fluid level by

looking directly at the cell.

3

Put the vent plug back on
and close it securely.

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flam-

mable and explosive. Therefore,

observe the following before

recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery

installed on the vehicle, be sure to

disconnect the ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on

the charger is off when connecting

and disconnecting the charger

cables to the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting

the battery

The engine may not start. Follow the

procedure below to initialize the sys-

tem.

1

Shift the shift lever to P (auto-

matic transmission) or depress

the brake pedal with the shift

lever in N (manual transmission).

2

Open and close either door.

3

Restart the engine.

●

Unlocking the doors using the

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the battery. If this happens,

use the wireless remote control or

the mechanical key to lock/unlock

the doors.

●

Start the engine with the engine

switch in ACC. The engine may

not start with the engine switch

turned off. However, the engine

will operate normally from the sec-

ond attempt.

●

The engine switch mode is

recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-

tery is disconnected and recon-

nected, the vehicle will return the

engine switch mode to the status it

was in before the battery was dis-

connected. Make sure to turn off

the engine before disconnecting

the battery. Take extra care when

connecting the battery if the

engine switch mode prior to the

battery being disconnected is

unknown.

If the system will not start even after

multiple attempts, contact your Toy-

ota dealer.

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If the washer fluid level is at
“LOW”, add washer fluid.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

Batteries contain poisonous and

corrosive sulfuric acid and may

produce hydrogen gas which is

flammable and explosive. To

reduce the risk of death or serious

injury, take the following precau-

tions while working on or near the

battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the battery terminals with

tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match

near the battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin

and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses

when working near the battery.

●

Keep children away from the

battery.

■

Where to safely charge the

battery

Always charge the battery in an

open area. Do not charge the bat-

tery in a garage or closed room

where there is insufficient ventila-

tion.

■

Emergency measures regard-

ing electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water

for at least 15 minutes and get

immediate medical attention. If

possible, continue to apply water

with a sponge or cloth while trav-

eling to the nearest medical facil-

ity.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thor-

oughly. If you feel pain or burning,

get medical attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your

clothes

It can soak through clothing on to

your skin. Immediately take off the

clothing and follow the procedure

above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

Drink a large quantity of water or

milk. Get emergency medical

attention immediately.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Never recharge the battery while

the engine is running. Also, be

sure all accessories are turned

off.

■

When adding distilled water

Avoid overfilling. Water spilled

during battery recharging may

cause corrosion.

Adding the washer fluid

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Using the gauge

The washer fluid level can be

checked by observing the position

of the level on the liquid-covered

holes in the gauge. If the level falls

below the second hole from the bot-

tom (the “LOW” position), refill the

washer fluid.

Current fluid level

Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.

New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “

” mark,

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the

engine is hot or running as

washer fluid contains alcohol and

may catch fire if spilled on the

engine, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other

than washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine

antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on

the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as

well as damaging the pump lead-

ing to problems of the washer

fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as

necessary.
Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the

washer fluid bottle.

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Tires

Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.

Checking tires

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etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
indicators are showing on a tire.

■

When to replace your vehicle’s

tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are

showing on a tire.

●

You have tire damage such as

cuts, splits, cracks deep enough

to expose the fabric, and bulges

indicating internal damage

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-

not be properly repaired due to the

size or location of a cut or other

damage

If you are not sure, consult your Toy-

ota dealer.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be

checked by a qualified technician

even if it has seldom or never been

used or damage is not obvious.

■

Low profile tires

Generally, low profile tires will wear

more rapidly and tire grip perfor-

mance will be reduced on snowy

and/or icy roads when compared to

standard tires. Be sure to use snow

tires or tire chains on snowy and/or

icy roads and drive carefully at a

speed appropriate for road and

weather conditions.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the

replacement tire is greater than 1/2

of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings

(GAWR) of either the front axle or

the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification

Label. For the maximum load of the

tire, see the load limit at maximum

cold tire inflation pressure men-

tioned on the sidewall of the tire.

(



P.390)

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Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since
summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires,
summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy
roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all
four tires.

●

All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway
driving.

●

Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads
or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires,
select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original
equipment, make sure your snow

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tires also have radial construction.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels.
(



P.266)

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If the tread on snow tires wears

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as

snow tires is lost.

Rotate the tires in the order
shown.

WARNING

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When inspecting or replacing

tires

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

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.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Only use radial tires.

●

Do not mix summer, all season

and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not

know how they were used previ-

ously.

NOTICE

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Low profile tires

Low profile tires may cause

greater damage than usual to the

tire wheel when sustaining impact

from the road surface. Therefore,

pay attention to the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire infla-

tion pressure. If tires are

under-inflated, they may be

damaged more severely.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pave-

ment, curbs and other road haz-

ards. Failure to do so may lead

to severe tire and wheel dam-

age.

■

If tire inflation pressure of

each tire becomes low while

driving

Do not continue driving, or your

tires and/or wheels may be

ruined.

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving

on roads with loose surfaces or

potholes.

These conditions may cause

losses in tire inflation pressure,

reducing the cushioning ability of

the tires. In addition, driving on

rough roads may cause damage

to the tires themselves, as well as

the vehicle’s wheels and body.

Tire rotation

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To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.

Your vehicle is equipped with a
tire pressure warning system
that uses tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters to detect
low tire inflation pressure before
serious problems arise.



The tire pressure detected by
the tire pressure warning sys-
tem can be displayed on the
multi-information display.



If the tire pressure drops
below a predetermined level,
the driver is warned by a

screen display and a warning
light. (



P.354)

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Routine tire inflation pressure

checks

The tire pressure warning system

does not replace routine tire inflation

pressure checks. Make sure to

check tire inflation pressure as part

of your routine of daily vehicle

checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure

after the engine switch is turned to

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation

pressure after inflation pressure

has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes

with temperature. The displayed

values may also be different from

the values measured using a tire

pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire

pressure warning system may

not operate properly

●

In the following cases, the tire

pressure warning system may not

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not an OE (Original

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire

Tire pressure warning
system

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is equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on

the vehicle, particularly around the

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If tires not equipped with tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmit-

ters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters is

not registered in the tire pressure

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in

the following situations.

• When driving near a TV tower,

electric power plant, gas station,

radio station, large display, airport

or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical

noise

• When carrying a portable radio,

cellular phone, cordless phone or

other wireless communication

device

If tire position information is not cor-

rectly displayed due to the radio

wave conditions, the display may be

corrected by driving and changing

the radio wave conditions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the

time taken for the warning to start

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure

declines rapidly for example when

a tire has burst, the warning may

not function.

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Warning performance of the tire

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure

warning system will change in

accordance with driving conditions.

For this reason, the system may

give a warning even if the tire pres-

sure does not reach a low enough

level, or if the pressure is higher

than the pressure that was adjusted

to when the system was initialized.

When replacing tires or wheels,
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be
installed.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be
registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must
be initialized. Have tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter ID
codes registered by your Toyota
dealer. (



P.318)

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Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter is not

registered, the tire pressure warning

system will not work properly. After

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for 1

minute and stays on to indicate a

system malfunction.

Installing tire pressure
warning valves and trans-
mitters

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires,

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer

as the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters may be

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

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The tire pressure warning
system must be initialized
in the following circum-
stances:



When rotating the tires.



When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed.



When changing the tire size.

When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as
the benchmark pressure.

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How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system

1

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and turn the engine
switch off.

Initialization cannot be performed

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Turn the engine switch to
ON.

4

Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly 3 times.

5

Wait for a few minutes with
the engine switch ON and

NOTICE

●

Make sure to install the tire

valve caps. If the tire valve caps

are not installed, water could

enter the tire pressure warning

valves and the tire pressure

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps,

do not use tire valve caps other

than those specified. The cap

may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire

pressure warning valves and

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop as soon as possible. After

use of liquid sealant, make sure to

replace the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter when repair-

ing or replacing the tire. (



P.316)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system