Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
WARNING
â– Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
â– Driving with tire chains (except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
NOTICE
â– Repairing or replacing snow tires (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from your Toyota dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
Also, avoid using the following as the parking brake may operate automatically, even if automatic mode is off.
- Brake hold system
If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the wheels. Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.
WARNING
â– When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
Selecting tire chains
Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
Cross chain:
Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations on the use of tire chains (except 235/55R19 tires)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of road.
Always check local regulations before installing chains.
â– Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
NOTICE
â– Fitting tire chains (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.
Removal
(2006/01- )
Remove front wheel
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u151e (see
page ax-172).
Remove front axle hub nut ( ...
Problem symptoms table (2006/01- )
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column
of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace p ...
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants
are wearing their seat
belts before driving the
vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
â– Wearing a seat belt
E ...