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.
Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input
into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent
tester is required to register the vin.
Description
This registration section consists of 3 parts: input
instructions, read vin and wr ...
Data list / active test
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without
out removing any parts. Reading the data list early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
...
Abnormal temperature inside
Description
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter measures tire internal
temperature as well as tire
pressure, and transmits the information to the tire pressure monitor receiver
along with the transmitter id.
If the measured temperature is out of the specified range, the tire ...