spare tire location TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2015 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

1233-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 469)
■ Alarm
Using the smart key system to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 81)
■ To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop-
erly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function
may not operate.)
● Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on
the location of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the luggage
compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and
the radio waves in the surrounding area. ( P. 133)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 430)
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 134
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 431

3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indica-
tors is shown by the “TWI” or “”
marks, etc., molded on the side-
wall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in acco rdance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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Tire rotation
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4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Jack
Jack handleSpare t i re
To o l t r a y
Wheel nut wrench1
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4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

4578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tire size (P. 459)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 458)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 354)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 463)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 463)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 358)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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499Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Spare tire .................................. 415Inflation pressure .................. 451
Storage location .................... 416
Spark plug ................................ 449
Specifications .......................... 444
Speedometer .............................. 91
Sport mode............................... 230
Steering lock ............................ 180 Column lock release ............. 180
Steering wheel ......................... 146
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 393
Storage feature ........................ 277
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 440
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 299
Roof ...................................... 156
Sun visors ................................ 288 Switches
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................. 245
Compass switch ................... 316
Cruise control switch .... 211, 215
“DISP” button .......................... 97
Door lock switches................ 129
Driving mode select switch ... 230
Driving position memory switches ............................. 138
Emergency flashers switch ... 398
EV drive mode switch ........... 183
Fog light switch ..................... 200
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 303
Ignition switch ....................... 177
Light switch ........................... 191
Moon roof switches............... 155
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 149