spare wheel TOYOTA xB 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

304 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. 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 pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Scion dealer.
●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 leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Towing eyelet
Jack Wheel nut
wrench
Jack handle
Spare tire

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Installing the spare tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is
in motion, causing the tire to
come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand
by approximately the same
amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
STEP 3

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■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with 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.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Scion dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid se alants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Scion dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 241)

344 6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N,30 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,20 kgf)
Steering
Tires and wheels
Pedal clearance*13.4 in. (87 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25  8 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89H, T135/70D17 102M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 16  6 1/2 J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

388 Alphabetical index
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Seating capacity....................... 162
SeatsAdjustment ........................ 43, 44
Adjustment precautions.....43, 45
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................93
Cleaning ................................209
Head restraint..........................46
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 68
Service reminder indicators ..............................134
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 322
Manual transmission ............. 127
Shift lock system ..................... 322
Side airbags................................70
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 272
Switch.................................... 140
Wattage .................................345
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............... 57
Side turn signal lights
Wattage .................................345
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................248
Storage location .................... 307
Spark plug ................................341
Specifications...........................336
Speedometer ............................ 131
Steering Column lock release..............119
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 55
Audio switches ......................182
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 272
Wattage .................................345 Storage feature ........................ 187
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 331
Sun visors ................................ 194
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Light switches ....................... 140
Power door lock switch ........... 31
Power window switch .............. 59
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 146
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 240
Transmission shift switch ...... 125
Window lock switch ................. 59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 143
Tachometer .............................. 131
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 272
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage................................. 345
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 65
Theft prevention labels ............. 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 248
Tire information Glossary ................................ 355
Size ....................................... 352
Tire identification number...... 351
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 353
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Tires
Chains .................................. 163
Checking .............................. 240
Compact spare tire ............... 308
If you have a flat tire ............. 307
Inflation pressure .................. 248
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 241
Information ........................... 349
Replacing ............................. 307
Rotating tires ........................ 240
Size ...................................... 344
Snow tires............................. 163
Spare tire .............................. 307
Tire pressure warning system................................ 240
Tools......................................... 307
Total load capacity .................. 162
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 169, 170
Emergency towing ................ 286
Trailer towing ........................ 168
TRAC ........................................ 152
Traction control ....................... 152
Trailer towing........................... 168
Transmission shift
switches................................. 125
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 272
Switch ................................... 128
Wattage ................................ 345
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 195
Vehicle data recordings............ 17
Vehicle identification number................................... 336
Vehicle stability control .......... 152
VSC ........................................... 152
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 294
Seat belt reminder ................ 298 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........296
Brake assist system ..............296
Brake system ........................294
Charging system .... ...............295
Electric power steering system
warning light........................297
Electronic engine control system ................................296
High coolant temperature ......295
Low engine oil pressure ........295
Low fuel level ........................298
Low tire pressure...................300
Low washer fluid ...................298
Malfunction indicator lamp ....296
Open door .............................298
Pretensioners ........................296
Seat belt reminder light .........298
SRS airbags ..........................296
Tire pressure warning light ....300
Washer Checking ...............................238
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................163
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............206
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................162
Weight ...................................336
Wheels ......................................252
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........180
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................27
Replacing the battery ............258
Wireless remote control key ....27
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