TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2012 Owners Manual

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461 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Before putting the sealant into use
Check the degree of the tire damage before making use of the seal-
ant in the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A tire should only to be repaired
if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread. Perform the repair with the
nail or screw that has punctured
the tire positioned at the bottom,
in contact with the ground.
Emergency repair with the sealant in the kit is not possible in the fol-
lowing cases. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When the wheel is damaged
When two or more tires have been punctured
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pres-
sure
When the tire is visibly disengaged from the wheel
When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire
sidewall
When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) or more

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Emergency repair method
Position the nail or screw that
has punctured the tire at the bot-
tom, in contact with the ground.
Remove the cap from the valve.
Bring the protruding part of the
valve core tool into contact with
the valve to discharge air.
Pull out the valve core by turning
it counterclockwise using the
valve core tool.
Shake the sealant bottle up and down several times.
Remove the cap of the sealant bottle.
STEP1
Va l v eCap
STEP2
Va l v eProtruding partVa l v e c o r e
tool
STEP3
Va l v e c o r e
STEP4
STEP5

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UK_AURIS_HV_EEConnect the injection hose by
screwing onto the sealant. As it
is screwed in, the aluminum seal
on the bottle will be torn.
Remove the plug from the injec-
tion hose.
Connect the injection hose to the
valve.
Inject the sealant that is in the
bottle. Hold and tilt the bottle,
then squeeze sealant out of the
bottle as shown.
STEP6
Injection
hose
Sealant
STEP7
Plug
Injection
hose
STEP8Va l v e
Injection
hose
STEP9

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UK_AURIS_HV_EEAttach the sticker as shown.
Remove the injection hose from
the valve and screw the valve
core in the valve securely by
turning it clockwise with the
valve core tool.
Connect the air compressor
hose by threading it on the valve.
With a power outlet: Connect the
compressor power plug to the
power outlet.
The “POWER” switch must be in
ACCESSORY mode.
STEP10
STEP11
Va l v e
core tool
Va l v e c o r e
STEP12
Compressor
Hose
Power
outlet
STEP13Power plug

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465 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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UK_AURIS_HV_EEWith a cigarette lighter: Remove
the cigarette lighter and insert
the compressor power plug into
the hole.
The “POWER” switch must be in
ACCESSORY mode.
Left-hand drive vehicles: Check
the specified inflation pressure.
The label is placed as shown in
the illustration.
Right-hand drive vehicles: Check
the specified inflation pressure.
The label is placed as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the compressor switch “ON”
and fill the tire with air until the
specified inflation pressure is
reached.
Power
plugCigarette lighter
STEP14
STEP15
Switch

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UK_AURIS_HV_EETurn the switch “OFF” when the pressure gauge connected to
the hose reads the specified pressure.
If the inflation pressure is not attained within 5 minutes, emergency
repair is not possible due to severe damage. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
After completely filling the tire with air, disconnect the hose
from the valve on the tire.
Pull the power plug of the compressor out of the power outlet
on the vehicle.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly in the tire, immediately
drive for about 5 km (3 miles) or 10 minutes.
With a power outlet: After driving
about 5 km (3 miles) or 10 min-
utes, pull your vehicle over in a
safe place and reconnect the
compressor.
With a cigarette lighter: After
driving about 5 km (3 miles) or
10 minutes, pull your vehicle
over in a safe place and recon-
nect the compressor.
STEP16
STEP17
STEP18
STEP19
STEP20

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UK_AURIS_HV_EERead the inflation pressure on
the pressure gauge.
If the pressure is 130 kPa (1.3
kgf/cm
2 or bar, 18 psi) or above,
fill the tire with air using the com-
pressor until the specified infla-
tion pressure is reached.
If the pressure is less than 130
kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 18 psi),
the emergency repair that have
been performed is not safe for
use as damage to the tire is too
severe. Do not continue to drive
the vehicle. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Store the kit and then attach the
sticker as shown.
Taking precautions to avoid sud-
den braking and sharp turns,
drive carefully at under 80 km/h
(50 mph) to the nearest autho-
rized Toyota dealer, tire dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for tire
repair or replacement.
STEP21
STEP22

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Sealant
One tire can be repaired using the bottle of sealant stored in the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit.
The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -30°C
(-22°F) to 60°C (140°F).
The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is marked on the bot-
tle. The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
After using the sealant, bring the empty bottle of sealant to any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional and purchase a new bottle. Keep the new bottle of sealant in
your vehicle.
Compressor
The compressor is a pneumatic filling type for passenger vehicles.
When the compressor is operating, a loud operating noise will be pro-
duced.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
The wheel of a tire that has been repaired
If you remove the sealant adhering to the wheel with a rag, you can reuse
the wheel.

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CAUTION
Precaution for children
Keep emergency tire puncture repair kit out of the reach of children and
store it properly.
Sealant precautions
The sealant in the emergency tire puncture repair kit is not for human con-
sumption.
If the sealant is consumed inadvertently, drink a large quantity of water
and get medical attention immediately.
If sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin, thoroughly wash with a large
quantity of water. If necessary, get medical attention.
When fixing the flat tire
Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
If force is used to turn the valve core tool while air remains in the tire, spe-
cial care should be taken because the valve core could fly out.
Be careful, as sealant may fly out if you shake the bottle with the hose
installed.
If the hose is not securely installed, sealant may leak out when filling.
Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
Be careful handling the compressor, as parts of the compressor get hot
during operation. Some parts of the compressor may remain hot after use.
Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Drive your vehicle with due care. Be especially careful when turning and cor-
nering.

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NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
When performing an emergency repair
Perform the emergency repair without removing the nail or screw that has
punctured the tread of the tire. If the object that has punctured the tire is
removed, the repair using the sealant in the emergency tire puncture repair
kit may fail.
When fixing the flat tire
Do not put the valve core on dirty ground or in the sand.
Store it in a clean place.
Do not remove the inside cap of the sealant bottle.
Turn the valve core tool with your hand when screwing it in. If you use
another tool in conjunction with the valve core tool, damage may occur.
Do not operate the compressor continuously for more than 7 minutes. The
motor may overheat and be damaged. Let the compressor cool before
using it again.
Compressor precautions
The compressor power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use.
Do not connect the compressor to 24 V DC or any other power source.
The compressor is an oil-less type. Do not lubricate with oil.