flat tire TOYOTA BZ4X 2022 (in English) Owner's Guide

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in
load capacity, diameter, rim width
and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as offset.
Toyota does not recommend using
the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire
inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed.
( P.479)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire
may separate from the wheel
or cause a loss of handling
control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a differ-
ent size from those recommended in the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leak-ing wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-ous injury.
■Wheel bolts
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Do not over tighten.
●Never use oil or grease on the
wheel bolts. Oil and grease may cause the wheel bolts to be exces-sively tightened, leading to bolt or
disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel bolts to loosen and the wheel may
fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts.
●If there are any cracks or deforma-tions in the wheel bolts, or if the sur-
face treatment becomes worn, have the wheel bolts replaced at your any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Failure to follow these precautions could cause the
wheel bolts to loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Use of defective wheels prohib-ited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.Doing so could cause the tire to leak
air during driving, possibly causing an accident.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 506
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency 506
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising
....................................... 507
8-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 509
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 513
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 515
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 523
If you have a flat tire ......... 528
If the EV system will not start
....................................... 539
If you lose your keys ......... 541
If the charging port lids cannot
be opened ...................... 541
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............. 542
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged .......................... 544
If your vehicle overheats... 549
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 551

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30
km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
WARNING
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with
all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con-
tacting the ground, the drivetrain or
related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck, or elec-
tricity generated by the operation of
the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Right-hand drive vehicles: Do not
tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is OFF. The steer-ing lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-ing at the opposite end of the raised
vehicle. Without adequate clear- ance, the vehicle could be dam-aged while being towed.
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Other noises related to the EV
system
 Stumbling or running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains.
The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not perform any of the following
as doing so may cause the parking lock mechanism to engage, locking the front wheels and possibly lead-
ing to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and open the driver’s door.
• Turn the power switch off.
■Installing towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely
installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the ve hicle reaches a certain
speed.
■Tire pressure warning light
■LDA indicator (warning buzzer)
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minu te
(a buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes
 After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently,
check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.( P.515)
Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and perform
the necessary actions ( P.521)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information
display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information
display.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor,
seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front pas-senger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warn-
ing light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the
sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tem-
porarily drops, the electric power steer- ing system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P.528
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON. Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-ately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the infla-
tion pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the speci-fied level and perform the tire infla-
tion pressure setting procedure. ( P.480)
If the warning light does not turn off
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is
operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
even after several minutes have elapsed
since performing the tire inflation pres- sure setting procedure, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-ble.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres- sure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
 P. 4 7 7
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake
system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the electric power steer-
ing system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power steering is restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre-
cautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable
that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire by using emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leak-
age should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn-ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci-
fications or makers, as the tire pres- sure warning system may not operate properly.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
NOTICE
■If “Maintenance Reqd. For Trac- tion Battery At Your Dealer” is
shown
The traction battery is scheduled to be inspected or replaced. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle with- out having the traction battery
inspected will cause the EV system not to start.
●If the EV system does not start, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or
screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired tempo-
rarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
(The kit contains a bottle of
sealant. The sealant can be
used only once to temporarily
repair one tire without remov-
ing the nail or screw from the
tire.) Depending on the dam-
age condition of the flat tire, it
may not be able to repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit.
After temporarily repairing the
tire with the kit, have the tire
repaired or replaced by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■If you have 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, which could result in an accident.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
on a hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift position to P.
 Stop the EV system.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.
 Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit if the
damage is caused by a nail or screw
passing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw from
the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair kit impos-
sible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the
vehicle until the area of the puncture,
if known, is positioned at the top of
the tire.
■A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driv-ing 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 one sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed through the tread on a single tire

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Compressor
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switch
Power plug
Hose
Air release cap
■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only once to temporarily repair a sin-
gle tire. If the sealant in the bottle and other parts of the kit have been used and need to be replaced, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●The compressor can be used repeat-edly.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°C
(-40°F) to 60°C (140°F).
●The kit is exclusively designed for size
and type of tires originally installed on
your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or for any other purposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the
stain may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant with a wet cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use to check or to adjust the
tire pressure.
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Check the sealant expiry date occa-sionally. The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
●Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already passed. Otherwise,
repairs conducted using the emer- gency tire puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.
●The sealant has a limited life span. The expiry date is marked on the bot-
tle. The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for replacement.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a cir- cumferential groove on the side wall. In such a case, the tire may explode
when using a repair kit.