2008 TOYOTA PRIUS torque

444 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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3
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STEP4
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warnin g system must be reset. ( P. 380)
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
445
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the
vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pu
rpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes wi th 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 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 hei ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a seri-
ous accident. Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts.
●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.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 50 kW
Maximum torque 400 N•m (40.8 kgf•m, 295 ft•lbf)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage
7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 28 modules
Overall voltage 201.6 V

470 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Steering
Tires and wheels
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP195/55R16 86V, P185/65R15 86S,
T125/70D16 96M (spare)
Front and rear tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tire:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size
16  6 JJ, 15  6 JJ, 16  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)