winter tires TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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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 inspec t the condition of the battery.
● 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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Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brak e may freeze up, preventing it
from being released. If necessary , block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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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. 226)
■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 .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 347
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 434
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 101
Theft prevention labels ........... 104
Tire inflation pressure ............ 323
Tire information Glossary ............................... 446
Size ...................................... 442
Tire identification number ..... 441
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 443
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 312
If you have a flat tire ............. 389
Inflation pressure .......... 323, 433
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 313
Information ........................... 439
Replacing ............................. 389
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 433
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 389
Tire pressure warning system................................ 312
Tools......................................... 389
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 362
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 347
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 434 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................425
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................371
Open door .............................375
Seat belt reminder .................375
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........373
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................374
Brake assist system ..............373
Brake system ........................371
Charging system .... ...............372
Electric power steering system warning light........................374
Electronic engine control
system ................................373
High coolant temperature ......375
Low engine oil pressure ........372
Low fuel level ........................375
Low tire pressure...................377
Low washer fluid ...................375
Malfunction indicator lamp ....373
Open door .............................375
Pretensioners ........................373
Seat belt reminder light .........375
Smart key system... ...............379
SRS airbags ..........................373
Tire pressure warning light ....377
Washer Checking ...............................310
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............272TV
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