winter tires TOYOTA xB 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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.
■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.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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. 162)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the system with the tire infl ation 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.
■If you push the tire pressure warning reset button accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust t he tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.

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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 162
Checking .............................. 235
Compact spare tire ............... 301
If you have a flat tire ............. 300
Inflation pressure .................. 243
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 236
Information ........................... 343
Replacing ............................. 300
Rotating tires ........................ 235
Size ...................................... 338
Snow tires............................. 162
Spare tire .............................. 300
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 235
Tools......................................... 300
Total load capacity .................. 161
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 168, 169
Emergency towing ................ 278
Trailer towing ........................ 167
TRAC ........................................ 151
Traction control ....................... 151
Trailer towing........................... 167
Transmission shift switches................................. 127
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 264
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage ................................ 339
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 192
Vehicle identification number................................... 330
Vehicle stability control .......... 151
VSC ........................................... 151
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 288
Seat belt reminder ................ 291 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........290
Brake assist system ..............290
Brake system ........................288
Charging system .... ...............289
Electric power steering system warning light........................290
Electronic engine control
system ................................290
High coolant temperature ......289
Low engine oil pressure ........289
Low fuel level ........................291
Low tire pressure...................292
Low washer fluid ...................291
Malfunction indicator lamp ....290
Open door .............................291
Pretensioners ........................290
Seat belt reminder light .........291
SRS airbags ..........................290
Tire pressure warning light ....292
Washer Checking ...............................233
Preparing and checking before winter .......................162
Switch....................................144
Washing and waxing ...............202
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................156
Load limits .............................161
Weight ...................................330
Wheels ......................................247
Window glasses ........................57
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Power windows .......................57
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................144
Windshield wipers ...................144
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................24
Replacing the battery ............252
Wireless remote control key ....24
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