1 Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the disc wheel seat and the wheel contact surface.

Vehicles with aluminum wheels and a steel wheel for the spare:

Remove the plastic rings from the wheel nuts of the spare tire carrier.

3 Close the back door.
4 Stow the flat tire on the back door and tighten all wheel nuts by hand.

Using the wheel nut wrench, tighten the hold-down nuts by turning them clockwise. Follow the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:
66.4 ft•lbf (90 N•m, 9.1 kgf•m)

Insert the hooks into the upper slots and lower the cover to install the spare tire cover.

1 Upper slots
2 Hooks

Attach the cover by hooking the 2 inner protrusions. Check that the cover is securely attached.

Open the back door and lock the latch handle which is on the bottom of the cover.

1 Hook
2 Latch handle
3 Clasp

9 Close the back door.

10 Stow the jack and all tools securely, and replace all the covers.

■When reinstalling the wheel ornament (vehicles with 16-inch wheels)

Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown.

■After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

The tire pressure warning system must be reset.

■After repairing the flat tire (vehicles with aluminum wheels and a steel wheel for the spare)

Be sure to reinstall the plastic rings to the wheel nuts before stowing the spare tire. If the steel wheel is stowed without reinstalling the plastic rings to the wheel nuts, the spare tire carrier may produce abnormal noise when the vehicle is moving.

CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.

●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.

●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and level ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle will be injured. ■Using the jack handle (type A)
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

• Do not try to remove the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Make sure that the rubber rings are not installed to the wheel nuts for aluminum wheel.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered ends facing inward.

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.

 ■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota 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 transmitters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
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.