2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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497 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Compressor
Power plugAir pressure gauge
Compressor switch

498 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Before performing emergency repair
Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit if the damage is caused
by a nail or screw passing
through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or
screw from the tire. Removing
the object may widen the
opening and prevent emer-
gency repair with the repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage,
move the vehicle until the area
of the puncture, if known, is
positioned at the top of the
tire.

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499 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
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 4 mm (0.16 in.) 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 single tire
When the sealant has expired

500 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Remove the left-side and center
deck boards, and remove the
center auxiliary box.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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501 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Emergency repair method
Take out the repair kit from the plastic bag.
Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
Remove the protective film from
the bottle and extend the hose.
Remove the air release cap from
the hose.
Attach the sticker enclosed with
the bottle on the specified loca-
tions. (See .)
You will use the air release cap
again. Therefore keep it in a safe
place.
Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clock-
wise as far as possible.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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STEP 4

502 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Open the cover and remove the
power plug from the compressor.
Connect the power plug to the
power outlet socket. (P. 365)
Remove the sticker.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP7
STEP8

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503 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Attach the 2 stickers as shown.
Remove any dirt and moisture
from the wheel before attaching
the sticker. If you are unable to
apply the stickers, inform the
nearest authorized Toyota dealer,
tire dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional that sealant has been
applied to the puncture when hav-
ing the tire repaired or replaced.
Connect the bottle to the com-
pressor.
As shown in the illustration, insert
the bottle vertically into the com-
pressor to connect making sure
that the claw on the bottle’s neck
is hooked onto the cutout of the
compressor case.
STEP9
STEP10

504 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Check the specified tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label on the driver’s side
pillar as shown. (P. 550)
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
Start the hybrid system. (P. 214)
To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.
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STEP12
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