2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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■Tire pressure warning system certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of t

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CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts

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NOTICE
■Driving on rough roads
Take  particular  care  when  driving 
on  roads  with  loose surfaces  or  pot-
holes.
T

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Tire inflation pressure
■Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis-
played on the tire and load

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■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You  should  check  tire  inflation  pressure  every  two  weeks,  or  at  lea

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■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure ma y result in the following:
●Reduced fuel effi

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■Proper inflation is critical
 to save tire performance
Keep  your  tires  properly  inflated.  Otherwise,  the

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Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. 
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of