Re: Tire Pressure Warning Light
from section 1-6
(k) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire inflation pressure
of any one of the tires is critically
low. The light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes
off after a few seconds. This indicates
that the low tire pressure warning system
is functioning properly.
If the light comes on while driving, adjust
tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
(See “Tires” on page 286 in Section 8.)
After the tire inflation pressure is adjusted,
push the tire pressure warning system
reset switch for a few seconds and make
sure the warning light goes off. If the light
still remains or blinks once every second,
have the low tire pressure warning system
checked at your Toyota dealer.
If the light blinks once every three seconds,
the low tire pressure warning system
needs to be initialized.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 126 in Section 1- 7.
from section 1-7
Tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning system is designed
to provide warning when tire
inflation pressure of any one of the
tires is critically low while the vehicle
is moving. The low tire pressure warning
light comes on to inform you that
such low tire pressure may hamper
driving.
This system is not designed to operate
when the vehicle is stopped. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure,
tire size and the vehicle capacity
weight are on the tire and loading information
label. (For instructions, see “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 261 in
Section 7- 2.)
Installed tires should be of the specified
size. They should be of the same size
and construction. If tires other than the
specified size are used, or if tires of different
sizes or constructions are mixed,
the tire pressure warning system will not
function properly.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off
after a few seconds. This indicates that
the tire pressure warning system is functioning
properly.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on or blinks while driving, do
the following.
If the warning light comes on:
1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level as soon as possible.
(See “Tires” on page 286 in
Section 8.)
2. Push the tire pressure warning system
reset switch for a few seconds
and make sure the warning light
goes off.
If the light remains on after the reset
switch has been pushed, have the tire
pressure warning system checked at your
Toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire, replace it with the
spare tire. For details, see “If you have
a flat tire” on page 219 in Section 4.
If the warning light blinks once every
second:
The low tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the warning light blinks once every
three seconds:
The low tire pressure warning system
needs to be initialized. Reset the system
with the tire pressure warning system reset
switch. (To reset the system, see
“TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
RESET SWITCH”.)
The tire pressure warning system does
not function properly under certain circumstances.
In the following cases, the
low tire pressure warning light may not
come on even if the tire inflation pressure
is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually
normal.
A compact spare tire, snow tires, or
tire chains are used.
The tire inflation pressure is excessively
higher than specified, or tire inflation
pressure suddenly drops due to bursting
or other causes.
The vehicle is driven on a slippery
road surface such as rough or frozen
roads.
The vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more than 100 km/h (62
mph), and the driving duration is less
than 5 minutes.
The tires differ in tread pattern or
manufacturer.
The tires are not the specified size.
The tread wear is very different among
the installed tires.
Rapid acceleration/deceleration or
sharp turns is continued.
Towing a trailer.
The loading is over the limit or imbalanced.
Initialization was not performed correctly
after replacing or rotating tires or
wheels.
The outside temperature is below 0C
(32F) or above 40C (104F).
CAUTION
When the tire pressure warning light
comes on, observe the following instructions:
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level as soon as possible.
Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering
and braking. If the vehicle
tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
RESET SWITCH
The tire pressure warning system need
to be initialized in the following conditions:
When the low tire pressure warning
light blinks once every three seconds
After replacing or rotating tires or
wheels
When initializing the system, the present
tire condition is stored as a standard.
To initialize the system, perform the following:
1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and
apply the parking brake. Stop the engine.
2. Adjust the pressure of all the installed
tires to the specified level. (See “Tires”
on page 286 in Section 8.)
3. Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on, push the reset switch for a
few seconds and make sure the warning
light goes off.
4. Push and hold the reset switch until
the low tire pressure warning light
blinks three times.
Initialization is completed after driving at
the speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) or over
for more than one hour. If the following
driving conditions are satisfied, initialization
will be completed in about one hour.
The vehicle speed is between 50 km/h
(31 mph) and 100 km/h (62 mph).
The roads are dry, smooth and straight.
The number of passengers is 1 or 2
(including driver).
When initializing the system, make sure
the low tire pressure warning light blinks
three times. If the warning light does not
blink three times, initializing will be failed
and the tire pressure warning system will
not function properly.
Do not push the reset switch without adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the
specified level. Otherwise, the low tire
pressure warning light may not come on
even if the tire pressure is low, or it may
come on when the tire inflation pressure
is actually normal.
If you push the reset switch while the
vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
If the low tire pressure warning light does
not blink when you push and hold the
reset switch, have the low pressure warning
system checked at your Toyota dealer.
When the warning light blinks once every
three seconds while driving, you may be
unable to reset the system. In this case,
set the system again according to the
above procedure.
brakes, causing death or serious injury.
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