TOYOTA YARIS 2016 Owners Manual

4618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*: Use of the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (P. 446)
A jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Wheel cap clip (if equipped)
Towing eyelet
Jack handle*
Wheel nut wrench*
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
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4628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Nozzle
Power plug
Hose
Compressor switch
Air pressure gauge
Stickers
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4638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Check the degree of the tire dam-
age.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the object
may widen the opening and pre-
vent emergency repair with the
repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move
the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned at
the top of the tire.
■ In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
● When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on
the side wall, except the tread
● When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
● When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
● When the wheel is damaged
● When two or more tires have been punctured
● When more than 2 sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed
through the tread on a single tire
● When the sealant has expired
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4648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Vehicles with a deck board: Lift the deck board and pull it toward
you to remove it. ( P. 333)
Remove the luggage floor
cover.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
Take out the repair kit from the tool box.
When taking out the bottle from the origi nal bag, do not tear or discard the
bag.
Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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Emergency repair method
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4658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the cap from the bot-
tle.
Connect the nozzle to the
valve.
Screw the end of the nozzle clock-
wise as far as possible.
The bottle should hang vertically
without contacting the ground. If
the bottle does not hang vertically,
move the vehicle so that the tire
valve is located properly.
Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Remove the power plug from
the compressor.
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4668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Pull the hose out from the com-
pressor.
Connect the power plug to the
power outlet socket or cigarette
lighter socket. ( P. 337, 338)
Attach the 2 stickers as shown.
Remove any dirt and moisture from
the wheel before attaching the
label. If it is impossible to attach
the label, make sure to tell any
authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when
you have them repair and replace
the tire that sealant is injected.
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4678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Connect the bottle to the com-
pressor.
Screw the end of the hose clock-
wise as far as possible.
Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified
on the label in the glove box.
( P. 509)
Start the engine.
To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.
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4688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Inflate the tire until the specified
air pressure is reached.
The sealant will be injected
and the pressure will surge
and then gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will
display the actual tire infla-
tion pressure about 1 minute
(5 minutes at low tempera-
ture) after the switch is
turned on.
Inflate the tire until the speci-
fied air pressure.
• If the tire inflation pressure is
still lower than the specified
point after inflation for 35 min-
utes with the switch on, the tire
is too damaged to be repaired.
Turn the compressor switch off
and contact any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air pressure, let out
some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure. ( P. 470,509)
With the compressor switch off, disconnect the nozzle from the
valve on the tire and then pull out the power plug from the power
outlet socket or cigarette lighter.
Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.
Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire.
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4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Disconnect the hose from the
bottle and attach the cap to the
bottle.
Place the bottle in the original bag
and zip it.
Temporarily store the bottle and compressor in the luggage com-
partment.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive
safely for about 5 km (3 miles) below 80 km/h (50 mph).
After driving for about 5 km (3
miles), stop your vehicle in a
safe place on a hard, flat sur-
face and connect the compres-
sor.
Turn the compressor switch on
and wait for an approximately 5
seconds, and then turn it off.
Check the tire inflation pres-
sure.
If the tire inflation pressure is
under 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2
or bar, 19 psi): The puncture
cannot be repaired. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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4708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 19 psi)
or higher, but less than the specified air pressure: Proceed to .
If the tire inflation pressure is the specified air pressure ( P. 509):
Proceed to .
Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the specified
air pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and then
perform .
Store the compressor in the luggage compartment.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to the
nearest authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional for tire repair or replacement.
■ If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure
Check that the air pressure indicator shows the specified air pressure.
If the air pressure is under the designated pressure, turn the compressor
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified air
pressure is reached.
■ After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
● The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.
● Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pres-
sure warning light may come on/flash.
Press the button to let some air out.
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