Tires Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear. Tires Checking Checking tires Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread. Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated. New tread Worn tread Treadwear indicator The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire. Note: When to replace your vehicle’s tires Tires should be replaced if: The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer. Tire life Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious. Low profile tires (18-inch and 19-inch tires) Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions. Maximum load of tire Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater. For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire. (Tire information) 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 tires, 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, construction and load capacity as the originally 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. (Winter driving tips) If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost. Checking the tire valves When replacing the tires, check the tire valves for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Warning: When inspecting or replacing tires Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear. Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota. Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires). Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires. Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously. Notice: Low profile tires (18-inch and 19-inch tires) Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel when sustaining impact from the road surface. Therefore, pay attention to the following: Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they may be damaged more severely. Avoid potholes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage. If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined. Driving on rough roads Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes.These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body. Tires Rotating tires Tire rotation Rotate the tires in the order shown. Front To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection. Make sure to perform wheel position registration procedure after rotating the tires. (Registering the position of each wheel) Tires Tire pressure warning system Tire pressure warning system Function Tire pressure warning system Flat tire Tire pressure warning system Multi-information display Tire pressure Tire pressure warning system Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. The tire pressure warning system of this vehicle adopts a 2-type warning system. (Tire pressure warning light) When “Adjust Pressure” is displayed on the multi-information display (Normal Warning) A warning with the tire pressure warning light and warning buzzer when there is an unknown level of low tire pressure with the appearance of the tire due to natural air leakage as well as the pressure lowering due to changes in the pressure according to the outside temperature. When “Immediately Check Tire when Safe” is displayed on the multi-information display (Emergency Warning) A warning with the tire pressure warning light and warning buzzer when there is a known level of low tire pressure with the appearance of the tire due to pressure suddenly lowering.However, the system may not be able to detect sudden tire ruptures (bursting, etc.). The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be displayed on the multi-information display. 7-inch display 12.3-inch display How to change the unit Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the power switch off. Changing the unit cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. Turn the power switch to ON. Select of the multi-information display using the meter control switches and then press . Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold . Select “TPWS setting” and then press . Select “Pressure unit setting” and then press . Select the desired unit and then press . Note: Routine tire inflation pressure checks The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks. Tire inflation pressure It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the power switch is turned to ON. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted. Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature.The displayed values may also be different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge. Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly. If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire. A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size. Tire chains, etc. are equipped. If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed. If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or wheel housings. If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level. If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used. If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer. Performance may be affected in the following situations. Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise. When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device. If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions, the display may be corrected by changing the location of the vehicle as the radio wave conditions may change. When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be extended. When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the warning may not operate. Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance with driving conditions. For this reason, the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was initialized. Tire pressure warning system Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must also be installed. When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer. (Registering ID codes) Note: Replacing tires and wheels If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction. Notice: Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves, transmitters and tire valve caps When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled correctly. Make sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not installed, water could enter the tire pressure warning valves, corrode the valve, and cause sticking and air leaks. When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than those specified. The cap may become stuck. To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota 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. (Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters) Tire pressure warning system Registering the position of each wheel Registering the position of each wheel When to register the position of each wheel It is necessary to register the position of each wheel after performing a tire rotation. Wheel position registration can be performed by oneself. Wheel position registration is performed by driving forward with moderate left and right turns. However, depending on the driving conditions and driving environment, registration may take some time to complete. Registering the position of each wheel Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the power switch off and wait 15 minutes or more. Start the hybrid system. The wheel position registration procedure cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. Select of the multi-information display using the meter control switches and then press . Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold . Select “TPWS setting” and then press . Select “Tire Rotation” and then press . Select “Yes” and then press . A message indicating that wheel position registration is being performed will be displayed on the multi-information display. “---” will be displayed for the tire inflation pressure of each tire and wheel position registration will begin. Drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. When wheel position registration is complete, a message indicating that registration has been completed and the inflation pressure of each tire will be displayed on the multi-information display. Even if it is not possible to drive continuously at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, registration can be completed by driving for a long time. However, if registration does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a safe place and leave it with the power switch in ON for approximately 15 minutes or more, and then perform the driving procedure again. Note: When performing wheel position registration Normally, wheel position registration can be completed within approximately 30 minutes. Wheel position registration is performed while driving at a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. Wheel position registration procedure If the power switch is turned off while registering the wheel position, the next time the power switch is turned to ON, the wheel position registration will resume and it will not be necessary to restart the procedure. While the position of each wheel is being determined and the inflation pressures are not being displayed, if the inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning light will come on. If the wheel position cannot be registered easily In the following situations, wheel position registration may take longer than usual to be completed or may not be possible. Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads If wheel position registration does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 15 minutes and then drive the vehicle again. If the vehicle is reversed during wheel position registration, all data collected until then will be cleared. Perform driving again. Tire pressure warning system Setting the tire pressure Setting the tire pressure When you need to setting the tire pressure In the following situations, it will be necessary to perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure of the tire pressure warning system. When the specified tire inflation pressure has changed, such as due to carried load, etc. When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when the tire size is changed. If the tire inflation pressure has been adjusted to the specified level, perform the tire inflation setting procedure by selecting specified inflation pressure on the multi-information display. (Setting by selecting a specified tire inflation pressure) When the tire inflation pressure is to be other than specified, such as when tires other than the specified size are used, etc., set the tire inflation pressure using the current pressure. Make sure to adjust the tire inflation pressure of each tire to the appropriate level before performing tire pressure setting. The tire pressure warning system operates based on this tire inflation pressure. (Setting using the current tire inflation pressure) Setting by selecting a specified tire inflation pressure Park the vehicle in a safe place and then start the hybrid system. The tire inflation pressure cannot be set while the vehicle is moving. Select of the multi-information display using the meter control switches and then press . Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold . Select “TPWS setting” and then press . Select “Tire Pressure Setting” and then press . Select “Setting by Specified Pressure” and then press . Select the desired front and rear tire pressures, select “Yes”, and  then press . The tire pressure warning light will slowly blink 3 times. After setting the tire inflation pressure, a message indicating that setting has been completed will be displayed on the multi-information display. Setting using the current tire inflation pressure Adjust the tire inflation pressure of each tire to the appropriate level. Make sure to adjust the tire inflation pressure with the tires cold. Start the hybrid system. The tire inflation pressure cannot be set while the vehicle is moving. Select of the multi-information display using the meter control switches and then press . Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold . Select “TPWS setting” and then press . Select “Tire Pressure Setting” and then press . Select “Setting by Current Pressure” and then press . Select “Yes” and then press . The tire pressure warning light will slowly blink 3 times and a message indicating that tire inflation pressure is being set will be displayed on the multi-information display. After setting the tire inflation pressure, a message indicating that setting has been completed will be displayed on the multi-information display. Note: Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system (Setting using the current tire inflation pressure) When performing the tire pressure setting using the current tire inflation pressure, the warning timing of the tire pressure warning system will vary according to the conditions under which tire pressure setting was performed. Therefore, a warning may be output even if the tire inflation pressure drops slightly or if the tire inflation pressure increases above that when the tire inflation pressure was set. Make sure to perform the tire pressure setting procedure after adjusting the tire inflation pressure. Also, make sure the tires are cold before performing the tire pressure setting procedure or adjusting the tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation pressure setting procedure (Setting using the current tire inflation pressure) If the power switch is turned off while setting the tire inflation pressure, the next time the power switch is turned to ON, the setting procedure will resume and it will not be necessary to restart the procedure. If the tire inflation pressure setting procedure is started unnecessarily, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level with the tires cold and then perform setting by selecting a specified tire inflation pressure, or perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure with the current tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure cannot be set easily Normally, it takes approximately 3 minutes to complete the setting procedure to the current tire inflation pressure. If the tire pressure warning light does not blink 3 times when starting the tire inflation pressure setting procedure, the procedure may not have started. Perform the procedure again from the beginning. If tire inflation pressure setting procedure cannot be completed after performing the above procedure, contact your Toyota dealer. Warning: When setting using the current tire inflation pressure Make sure to adjust the tire inflation pressure of each tire to the appropriate level before performing tire pressure setting. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may not illuminate even if the tire inflation pressure drops or may illuminate even though the tire inflation pressure is normal. Tire pressure warning system Registering ID codes Registering ID codes When to register ID codes The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a unique ID code. When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer. How to registration ID code Before performing ID code registration, make sure that no wheels with tire pressure warning valve and transmitters installed are near the vehicle. Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the power switch off and wait 15 minutes or more. Start the hybrid system. The ID code registration procedure cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. Select of the multi-information display using the meter control switches and then press . Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold . Select “TPWS setting” and then press . Select “Tire Set Switching” and then press . Select “Register New Valve / ID” and then press . Select “Tire Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”. Then press . ID codes will be registered to the displayed wheel set. To change the wheel set to be registered, select the displayed set, and then select the wheel set you wish to register. If ID codes have already been registered for that wheel set, the tire pressure warning light will slowly blink 3 times, and a message indicating that change is occurring will be displayed on the multi-information display. Select “Yes” and then press . The tire pressure warning light will slowly blink 3 times and a message indicating that ID code registration is being performed will be displayed on the multi-information display. Wheel set changing will be canceled and registration will begin. When registration is being performed, the tire pressure warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute then illuminate and “---” will be displayed for the inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-information display. Drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. When registration is complete, the tire pressure warning light will turn off and a message indicating that registration has been completed will be displayed on the multi-information display. Registration may take longer than normal to complete if the vehicle speed cannot be maintained at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. If registration cannot be completed after driving for 1 hour or more, perform the registration procedure again from the beginning. If the tire inflation pressure of the wheel set installed differs from that of the previous set, it will be necessary to perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure of the tire pressure warning system. (Setting the tire pressure) If the specified tire inflation pressure is the same, it will not be necessary to perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure. Note: When registering ID codes Normally, wheel position registration can be completed within approximately 30 minutes. ID code registration is performed while driving at a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. ID codes can be registered by yourself, but depending on the driving conditions and driving environment, registration may take some time to complete. When using a wheel set which all of the ID codes have already been registered, the wheel set can be changed in a short amount of time. (Selecting wheel set) If ID codes are not registered easily In the following situations, ID code registration may take longer than usual to be completed or may not be possible. When the vehicle has not been parked for approximately 15 minutes or more before being driven Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and system cannot recognize tire pressure warning valve and transmitters of your vehicle over those of other vehicles Wheel with tire pressure warning valve and transmitter installed is inside or near the vehicle If the vehicle is reversed during registration, all data collected until then will be cleared. Perform driving again. If registration does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, perform the ID code registration procedure again from the beginning. If the tire pressure warning light does not blink 3 times when starting ID code registration procedure, the procedure may not have started. Perform the procedure again from the beginning. If the ID codes cannot be registered even when performing the above procedure, contact your Toyota dealer. Canceling ID code registration To cancel ID code registration after it has been started, select “Register New Valve / ID” again on the multi-information display. If ID code registration has been canceled, the tire pressure warning light will turn off. If the warning light does not turn off, ID code registration may not have been cancelled correctly. To cancel registration, select “Register New Valve / ID” on the multi-information display. Tire pressure warning system Selecting wheel set Selecting wheel set Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system with a function to register two sets of ID codes. This allows for registration of a second wheel set, for example a winter set. The wheel set can be changed only if a second wheel set has been registered to the system. If a second wheel set has not been registered, “Tire Set Switching Incomplete Try Tire Set Registration Again See Owner's Manual” will be displayed and it will not be possible to change to the selected wheel set. ID codes can be registered by yourself. (Registering ID codes) Only a change between both registered wheel set is possible, mixing between these wheel sets is not supported. While registering ID codes, it may not be possible to change between wheel sets normally. Cancel registration before changing between wheel sets. Changing ID codes between different wheel sets Install the desired wheel set. Select of the multi-information display using the meter control switches and then press . Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press . Select “TPWS setting” and then press . Select “Tire Set Switching” and then press . Select “Register Valve / ID” and then press . Select “Tire Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”. Then press . Select “Yes” and then press . The tire pressure warning light will slowly blink 3 times, a message indicating that change is occurring will be displayed, and the wheel set change will begin.Wheel set change will begin and the tire pressure warning light will blink for 1 minute and then illuminate. Also, while the change is being performed, “---” will be displayed for the tire inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-information display. After approximately 2 minutes, the wheel set change will complete, the tire pressure warning light will turn off, and a completion message will be displayed on the multi-information display. If changing does not complete after approximately 4 minutes, a message indicating that the change could not be completed will be displayed. Check which wheel set is installed and perform the change procedure again from the beginning. If the specified tire inflation pressure of the wheel set installed differs from that of the previous set, it will be necessary to perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure of the tire pressure warning system. (Setting the tire pressure) If the specified tire inflation pressure is the same, it will not be necessary to perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure. Register the position of each wheel. (Registering the position of each wheel)