If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit. A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire puncture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The sealant can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire without removing the nail or screw from the tire.) Depending on the damage condition of the flat tire, it may not be able to repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit. (A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit)After temporarily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or replaced by your Toyota dealer.

Warning:

If you have 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, which could result in an accident.

Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.

In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.

Before repairing the vehicle

Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Stop the hybrid system.

Turn on the emergency flashers. (Emergency flashers)

Disable the power sliding door system. (Canceling the power sliding door system)

For vehicles with power back door: Disable the power back door system. (Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power back door))

Check the degree of the tire damage.

A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if the damage is caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread.

Do not remove the nail or screw from the tire. Removing the object may widen the opening and prevent emergency repair with the repair kit.

To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.

Note:

Jack and tools

As your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the following tools for replacing a tire are not included with your vehicle. They can be purchased at your Toyota dealer.

Wheel nut wrench

Jack

Jack handle

A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit

In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit. Contact your Toyota dealer.

When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure

When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall

When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel

When the cut or damage to the tread is 0.16 in. (4 mm) long or more

When the wheel is damaged

When two or more tires have been punctured

When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire

When the sealant has expired

Warning:

Using the tire jack

If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)

ToolsLocation of the emergency tire puncture repair kit

Emergency tire puncture repair kit (compressor)

Emergency tire puncture repair kit (bottle)

Emergency tire puncture repair kit components

Bottle

Air release cap

Hose

Speed limit stickers

Compressor

Air pressure gauge

Rubber stopper

Power plug

Compressor switch

Note:

Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit

Check the sealant expiry date occasionally. The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.

Emergency tire puncture repair kit

The emergency tire puncture repair kit is for filling the car tire with air.

The sealant has a limited life span. The expiry date is marked on the bottle. The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact your Toyota dealer for replacement.

The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant in the bottle and other parts of the kit have been used and need to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

The compressor can be used repeatedly.

The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C).

The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that different size than the original ones, or for any other purposes.

If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.

If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant with a wet cloth.

During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.

Warning:

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause an accident.

Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.

The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle.Do not use it on other vehicles.

Do not use emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are different size than the original ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may cause the tires to not be repaired properly.

Precautions for use of the sealant

Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doctor.

If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.

Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit

Remove the cover.

Detach the bands and take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit.

Emergency repair method

Remove the valve cap from the valve of the punctured tire.

Extend the hose. Remove the air release cap from the hose.

You will use the air release cap again. Therefore keep it in a safe place.

Connect the hose to the valve.

Screw the end of the hose clockwise as far as possible.

Make sure that the compressor switch is off.

Lift the rubber stopper on the compressor.

Remove the power plug from the compressor.

Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket. (Power outlet (12 VDC))

Connect the bottle to the compressor.

Make sure that the bottle is securely connected.

Attach the sticker as shown.

Check the specified tire inflation pressure.

Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label as shown. (Tires and wheels)

Start the hybrid system. (Starting the hybrid system)

To inject the sealant and inflate the tire, turn the compressor switch on.

Inflate the tire until the recommended pressure is reached.

The sealant will be injected and the pressure will spike to between 44 psi (300 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm² or bar) and 58 psi (400 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² or bar), then gradually decrease.

The air pressure gauge will display the actual tire inflation pressure about 1 to 5 minutes after the switch is turned on.

Turn the compressor switch off and then check the tire inflation pressure. Being careful not to over inflate, check and repeat the inflation procedure until the recommended tire inflation pressure is reached.

If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than the recommended level after inflation for 25 minutes with the switch on, the tire is too damaged to be repaired. Turn the compressor switch off and contact your Toyota dealer.

If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the recommended level, let out some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure. (If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure, Tires and wheels)

With the compressor switch off, disconnect the hose from the valve on the tire and then pull out the power plug from the power outlet socket.

Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.

Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire.

Attach the air release cap to the end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the sealant may leak and the vehicle may get dirty.

Temporarily store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compressor.

To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive safely for about 3 miles (5 km) below 50 mph (80 km/h).

After driving, stop your vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface and reconnect the compressor.

Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, then turn it off. Check the tire inflation pressure.

If the tire inflation pressure is below 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm² or bar): The puncture cannot be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer.

If the tire inflation pressure is between 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm² or bar) and a point below the recommended level: Proceed to step 21.

If the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level: Proceed to step 22.

Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the recommended tire inflation pressure is reached. Drive for about 3 miles (5 km) and then perform step 19.

Attach the air release cap to the end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the sealant may leak and the vehicle may get dirty.

Store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected to the compressor.

Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp turns, drive carefully at under 50 mph (80 km/h) to your Toyota dealer that is less than 62 miles (100 km) away for tire repair or replacement.

Make sure to tell your Toyota dealer when you have them repair or replace the tire that sealant is injected.

Note:

If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure

Disconnect the hose from the valve.

Install the air release cap to the end of the hose and push the protrusion on the air release cap into the tire valve to let some air out.

Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose and then reconnect the hose.

Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, and then turn it off. Check that the air pressure indicator shows the specified air pressure.

If the air pressure is lower than the designated pressure, turn the compressor switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified air pressure is reached.

After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit

The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.

Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pressure warning light may come on/flash.

Warning:

When fixing the flat tire

Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.

Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the vehicle has been driven.After the vehicle has been driven, the wheels and the area around the brakes may be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts may result in burns.

Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle. If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur as sealant may be sprayed out.

If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.

After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.

Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not followed, the sealant may spray out.

Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop the repair operation immediately.

The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.

Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part around the connecting area between the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.

Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS airbag from operating properly.

Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly

Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turning and cornering.

If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.

Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.

Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm² or bar) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.

Notice:

When performing an emergency repair

A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw passing through the tire tread.Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.

The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.

Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may occur.

Make sure to stand the kit with the bottle vertical. The kit cannot work properly if it is laid on its side.

Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit

The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do not connect the repair kit to any other source.

If fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take care not to allow fuel to contact it.

Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or water.

Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of children.

Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

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 as soon as possible. After use of liquid sealant, make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when repairing or replacing the tire. (Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters)