winter tires TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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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 ro ads. 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. 223)
■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
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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 432
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 323
Tire information Glossary ............................... 443
Size ...................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform tire quality 
grading ............................... 440
Tires Chains .................................. 223
Checking .............................. 312
If you have a flat tire ............. 385
Inflation pressure .................. 323
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 313
Information ........................... 436
Replacing ............................. 385
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 223
Spare tire .............................. 385
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 312
Tools......................................... 385
Total load capacity .................. 222
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 230, 231
Emergency towing ................ 358
Trailer towing ........................ 229
TRAC ........................................ 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Trailer towing........................... 229
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 432 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recordings ............22
Vehicle identification

number ...................................422
Vehicle stability control...........212
VSC............................................212
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................367
Open door .............................371
Seat belt reminder .................371
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........369
Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ........................370
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................367
Charging system .... ...............368
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................370
Electronic engine control 
system ................................369
High coolant temperature ......371
Low engine oil pressure ........368
Low fuel level ........................371
Low tire pressure...................373
Low washer fluid ...................371
Malfunction indicator lamp ....369
Open door .............................371
Pretensioners ........................369
Seat belt reminder light .........371
Smart key system... ...............375
SRS airbags ..........................369
Tire pressure warning light ....373
Washer
Checking ...............................310
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............272TV
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