Toyota Yaris: Winter Driving / Tire Chains

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2025) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / Driving Tips / Winter Driving / Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire chains.

Install the chains on the front tires only.

Do not use chains on the rear tires.

Please consult your Toyota dealer.

Installing the chains

If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers remove them, otherwise the chain bands will scratch them.
Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Retighten the chains after driving 1/4—1/2 mile (1/2—1 km).

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may not function correctly when using tire chains.

WARNING

Driving with tire chains

Chains may affect handling.
Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s recommended limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.

NOTICE

Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire.
Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and chains could be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.

Snow Tires

Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not go faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver’s door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires...

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is dangerous...

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Inspect all tire pressures monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear. Refer to the specification charts. With tire pressure monitoring system: After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is necessary to make the system operate normally...