winter tires TOYOTA tC 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 215)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system (U.S.A. only)
Initialize the system with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 184
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 333
Switch ................................... 193
Wattage ................................ 420
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 97
Theft prevention labels ........... 100
Tire inflation pressure ............ 312
Tire information Glossary ............................... 431
Size ...................................... 427
Tire identification number ..... 426
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 428
Tires Chains .................................. 215
Checking .............................. 302
If you have a flat tire ............. 374
Inflation pressure .................. 312
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 303
Information ........................... 424
Replacing ............................. 374
Rotating tires ........................ 302
Size ...................................... 419
Snow tires............................. 215
Spare tire .............................. 374
Tire pressure warning system................................ 302
Tools......................................... 374
Total load capacity .................. 214
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 222, 223
Emergency towing ................ 346
Trailer towing ........................ 221
TRAC ........................................ 204
Traction control ....................... 204
Trailer towing........................... 221
Trip meter................................. 184
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 333
Switch ................................... 181
Wattage ................................ 420 Valet key .....................................26
Vanity mirrors...........................248
Vehicle identification
number ...................................410
Vehicle stability control...........204
VSC............................................204
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................357
Open door .............................361
Seat belt reminder .................361
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........359
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................360
Brake assist system ..............359
Brake system ........................357
Charging system .... ...............358
Electric power steering system
warning light........................360
Electronic engine control system ................................359
High coolant temperature ......361
Low engine oil pressure ........358
Low fuel level ........................361
Low tire pressure...................362
Low washer fluid ...................361
Malfunction indicator lamp ....359
Open door .............................361
Pretensioners ........................359
Seat belt reminder light .........361
Smart key system... ...............364
SRS airbags ..........................359
Tire pressure warning light ....362
Washer Checking ...............................300
Preparing and checking before winter .......................215
Switch....................................196
Washing and waxing ...............262TV
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