2012 TOYOTA PRIUS flat

588 6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire

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Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode switch ........... 204
Electric power steering........... 296
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
Replacing battery ................. 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 493
If a warning light turns on ..... 493
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 538
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................... 543
If you have a flat tire ............ 523
If you lose your keys............. 540
If you think something is wrong ................................. 492
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 554
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 556
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 485
If your vehicle overheats ...... 549
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 484 Engine
Accessory mode....................194
Compartment ........................419
Hood......................................413
How to start the hybrid
system ................................192
Identification number .............561
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................538
Ignition switch........................192
Overheating...........................549
“POWER” switch ...................192
Engine coolant Capacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine oil Capacity ................................563
Checking ...............................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Enhanced VSC .........................296
EPS ............................................296
EV drive mode switch ..............199
Event data recorder ...................25E

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Alphabetical index
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 454
Fuses.................................... 456
Light bulbs ............................ 467
Tires ..................................... 523
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 600
Safety Connect ........................ 388
Seat belt reminder light .......... 498
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .......... 110
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 111
Child restraint system installation .......................... 165
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................... 400
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ................................. 111
How to wear your seat belt ............................. 109
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 111
Pre-collision seat belts ......... 303
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ........... 113
Reminder light ...................... 498
Seat belt extenders .............. 112
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 601
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 110
Seat heaters ............................. 369
Seating capacity ...................... 316 Seats
Adjustment .....................99, 102
Adjustment
precautions .................101, 104
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............165
Cleaning ................................399
Folding down the seatbacks............................103
Head restraint........................105
Properly sitting in the seat .....138
Seat heaters ..........................369
Service reminder indicators ..............................219
Shift lever Transmission .........................202
Side airbags..............................140
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............467
Switch....................................250
Wattage .................................570
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 121
Smart key system Antenna location .....................64
Entry functions ........................61
Starting the hybr id system.....192
Solar Ventilation System .........339
SOS button ...............................388
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................569
Storage location ....................523
Spark plug ................................566
Specifications...........................560
Speedometer ............................214
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

626 Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ............................ 117
Audio switches
*
Storage feature......................... 357
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 554
Sun visors................................. 364
Switch
Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 266
Driving mode selectswitch .................................. 204
Eco drive mode switch .......... 204
Emergency flasher switch ..... 484
EV drive mode switch............ 199
Fog light switch ..................... 256
Hazard light switch ................484
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 265
Ignition switch........................ 192
Light switches........................ 250
Power door lock switch ...........87
“POWER” switch ................... 192
Power window switch ............ 123
Pre-collision braking off switch .................................. 304
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Ventilation switch .................. 339
Window lock switch ............... 123
Wipers and washer switch .... 258 Tail lights
Switch ................................... 250
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 135
Theft prevention labels ........... 137
Tire inflation pressure ............. 447
Tire information Glossary ................................ 582
Size ....................................... 578
Tire identification number...... 577
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 580
Tires Chains ................................... 319
Checking ............................... 437
If you have a flat tire.............. 523
Inflation pressure .................. 447
Inflation pressure sensor....... 438
Information ............................ 575
Replacing .............................. 523
Rotating tires ......................... 437
Size ....................................... 569
Snow tires ............................. 317
Spare tire .............................. 523
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 437, 499
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 523If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 538If the hybrid system will not start
P. 135Immobilizer system
P. 543If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT”
is displayed
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 549If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 540If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 543If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 8 7Side doors
P. 9 3Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 554If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 493If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler doorP. 131Auxiliary catch lever P. 4 1 3
Fuel filler door opener P. 131Tire inflation pressureP. 569Hood lock release lever P. 413
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 562
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 6 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill


reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 563