spare tire TOYOTA AVENSIS 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 604
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 605
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 615
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............. 616
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 617
If a warning message
is displayed ....................... 624
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................... 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................... 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ......................... 676
If the engine will not
start................................... 689If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” ........... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released .......... 693
If you lose your keys .......... 699
If you cannot operate the
trunk opener (sedan)........ 700
If you cannot operate the
back door opener
(wagon) ............................ 701
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 702
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 705
If your vehicle overheats .... 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................. 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 714
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 716
5When trouble arises

324 2-4. Using other driving systems
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Turn the LKA off while driving in any of the following conditions
Do not use LKA in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
When driving with snow tires, tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equip-
ment.
When driving with non-standard parts or aftermarket equipment installed.
(including modified tires and suspensions, etc.)
When towing a trailer.
When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be mis-
interpreted as lane markers (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.).
When there are wheel ruts, icy trademarks, etc. or if snow remains on the
road surface.
When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers,
or if a shadow covers the lane markers.
When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the
remains of old lane markers are still visible on the road.
When driving on slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or
snow.
When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway
or highway.
When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when
driving in a temporary lane.
When driving on winding roads or roads that are rough or uneven.

552
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Tires
Replace the tires when the treadwear indicators show.
Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“ ” marks, etc., molded on
the sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
inflation pressure if not rotated.
Tire rotation
Vehicles with a spare tire of different wheel type from the
installed tires or an emergency puncture repair kit
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and help
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that you rotate your
tires approximately every
10000 km (6000 miles).
Front

553 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size
or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if
they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
If the tread wears down 4 mm (0.16 in.) or more on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
Vehicles with a spare tire of same wheel type as the installed
tires
Front

5When trouble arises
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 604
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 605
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 615
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline
engine) ........................... 616
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 617
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 624If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................. 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................. 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ....................... 676
If the engine will
not start........................... 689
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .......... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released ......... 693
If you lose your keys ......... 699
If you cannot operate
the trunk opener
(sedan) ........................... 700
If you cannot operate
the back door opener
(wagon)........................... 701
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly........................... 702
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 705
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 714
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ...................... 716

648
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire for sedan)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Parking brake
release tool
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle

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649 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Vehicles with a standard spare tire
Parking brake
release toolTowing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Jack
handle

650 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Taking out the jack
Lift up the hook of the panel on
the trunk floor.
Secure the panel using the hook
provided.
Vehicles with a standard spare
tire:
Unhook the tightening strap and
remove the jack.
After storing the jack, make sure
it is securely held by the tighten-
ing strap.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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651 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Taking out the spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Vehicles with a standard spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire and tool
box.

654 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Installing the spare tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, and the tire may come off
the vehicle.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Replacing a steel wheel with a steel wheel (including a compact
spare tire)
Tighten the nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel sheet.
Replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel (including a com-
pact spare tire)
Tighten the nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel sheet.
STEP1
STEP2
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
sheet
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
sheet