2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V tire pressure

522 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Tire related termMeaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 356
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
• When changing the tire size P. 391
The following items must be init
ialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt batt ery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Seats
Adjustment ...................... 84, 88
Adjustment precautions .................... 86, 91
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 149
Cleaning ............................... 352
Flattening seatbacks .............. 85
Folding down the seatbacks ... 89
Head restraint ......................... 93
Properly sitting in the seat .... 122
Seat heaters ......................... 319
Service reminder indicators .............................. 208
Shift lever
Transmission ........................ 185
Side airbags ............................. 124
Side marker lights Switch ................................... 213
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 110
Smart key system
Antenna location..................... 60
Entry functions........................ 57
Starting the hybrid system .... 175
SOS button .............................. 340
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 504
Storage location ................... 462
Spark plug................................ 502
Specifications .......................... 496
Speedometer ........................... 197 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................107
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................305
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................491
Sun visors.................................314
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................322
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............231
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................187
Eco drive mode switch ..........187
Emergency flasher switch .....436
EV drive mode switch............182
Fog light switch .....................221
Hazard light switch ................436
Headlight cleaner switch .......230
Ignition switch........................175
Light switches........................213
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................322
Power door lock switch ...........74
“POWER” switch ...................175
Power window switch ............ 112
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................259
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................391
Window lock switch ...............112
Wipers and washer switch ....223
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Theft prevention labels............121
Tire inflation pressure ............. 398
Tire information Glossary ................................517
Size ....................................... 513
Tire identification number ......512
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 515
Tires
Chains ...................................274
Checking ............................... 389
Compact spare tire ................462
If you have a flat tire ..............462
Inflation pressure...................398
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 390
Information ............................ 510
Replacing ..............................462
Rotating tires .........................389
Size ....................................... 504
Snow tires ............................. 273
Spare tire............................... 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................389, 449 Tonneau cover ......................... 330
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 272
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 278
Emergency towing ................ 438
Trailer towing ........................ 277
TRAC ......................................... 252
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 277
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 185
P position switch ................... 188
Trip information ....................... 201
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 506
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 315
Wattage................................. 506
Vanity mirrors .......................... 315
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 252
VSC ........................................... 252
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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 444
Open door ........................... 450
Seat belt reminder ................ 451
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 446
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 448
Brake system................ 444, 447
Charging system .... .............. 445
Cruise control ....................... 448
Electric power steering
system................................ 446
High coolant temperature ..... 445
Hybrid system....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat........ 449
LED headlights ..................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ....... 445
Low fuel level........................ 451
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 449
Low tire pressure .................. 451
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 446
Open door ............................ 450
Parking lock system ............. 447
P position request... .............. 449
Pre-collision system ............. 447
Radar cruise control. ............ 448
Seat belt warning light .......... 451
Slip indicator ......................... 447
Smart key system ... .............. 459
SRS airbags ......................... 446
Tire pressure warning light ... 451 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............448
Washer
Checking ...............................382
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............348
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................496
Wheels ......................................402
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............408
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
P. 447P. 448
P. 447P. 449
P. 447P. 449
P. 447P. 449
P. 450
P. 451
P. 448P. 451
P. 448P. 459
P. 448P. 451
P. 448P. 450
*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Radar cruise control
indicator light*2Pre-collision system
warning light*1
Slip indicator lightP position request
indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery)
warning light
Parking lock system
warning light
Parking lock system
warning messageOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Seat belt reminder light
LED headlight warning
lightSmart key system
warning light
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Cruise control indicator
light*2Maintenance required
reminder light
or

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 5Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 6
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressureP. 504Hood lock release lever P. 366
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 498
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 4
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. 499