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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA H/B_U
tinuously variable transmis-
sion) or N (manual
transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flash-
ers.
Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit if the damage is
caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or
screw from the tire. Removing
the object may widen the
opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair kit
impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage,
move the vehicle until the
area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the
top of the tire.
■ A flat tire that cannot be
repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit
In the following cases, the tire can-
not be repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit. Contact your
Toyota dealer.
● When the tire is damaged due to
driving without sufficient air pres-
sure
● When there are any cracks or
damage at any location on the
tire, such as on the side wall,
except the tread
● 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 more than 2 sharp objects
such as nails or screws have
passed through the tread on a sin-
gle tire
● When the sealant has expired
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