TOYOTA 2010 Highlander User Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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The compact spare tire

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The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.

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Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare
tire. (

→P. 562)

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When using the compact spare tire

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with compact spare tire)

Install the spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (

→P. 455)

STEP