TOYOTA 2011 Yaris Hatchback User Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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CAUTION

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Tire pressure warning system operation

The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately
if a tire bursts or if sudden air leakage occurs.

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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 han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

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Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. Also, do
not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.

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Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.

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Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).

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Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.

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Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.

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Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.

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