2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Inflate the tire until the specified
air pressure is reached.
The sealant will be injected and
the pressure will spike to 44 psi
(300 kPa, 3.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar) or
58 psi (400 kPa, 4.1 kgf/cm2 or
bar), and then gradually
decrease.
The air pressure gauge will dis-
play the actual tire inflation
pressure about 1 minute (15
minutes at low temperature)
after the switch is turned on.
Inject to specified air pressure.
• Turn the compressor switch
off and then check the tire
inflation pressure. Being
careful not to over inflate,
check and repeat the inflation
procedure until the specified
tire inflation pressure is
reached.
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• If the tire inflation pressure isstill lower than the specified
point after inflation for 10
minutes (40 minutes at low
temperature) with the switch
on, the tire is too damaged to
be repaired. Turn the com-
pressor switch off and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air
pressure, let out some air to
adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure. ( P. 582, 619)
With the compressor switch off, disconnect the hose from the
valve on the tire and then pull out the power plug from the
power outlet socket.
Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.
Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired
tire.
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Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not
attached, the sealant may leak
and the vehicle may get dirty.
Temporarily store the bottle in the luggage compartment while
it is connected to the compressor.
To spread the liquid sealant evenl
y within the tire, immediately
drive safely for about 3 miles (5 km) below 50 mph (80 km/h).
After driving for about 3 miles (5
km), stop your vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface and
remove the air release cap from
the hose before reconnecting the
repair kit.
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Turn the compressor switch on
and wait for several seconds,
and then turn it off. Check the tire
inflation pressure.If the tire inflation pressure is
under 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/
cm
2 or bar): The puncture
cannot be repaired. Contact
your Toyota dealer.
If the tire inflation pressure is
19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm
2
or bar) or higher, but less than
the specified air pressure:
Proceed to .
If the tire inflation pressure is
the specified air pressure:
Proceed to .
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Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the spec-
ified air pressure is reached. Drive for about 3 miles (5 km)
and then perform .
Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not
attached, the sealant may leak
and the vehicle may get dirty.
Store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is con-
nected to the compressor.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turns, drive carefully at under 50 mph (80 km/h)
to the nearest Toyota dealer.
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■If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressureDisconnect the hose from the valve.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap
from the hose and then reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds,
and then turn it off. Check that the air pressure indicator shows
the specified air pressure.
If the air pressure is under the designated pressure, turn the
compressor switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure
until the specified air pressure is reached.
■The valve of a tire that has been repaired
After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the
valve should be replaced.
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
Do not use sealant that has passed it s expiry date. You may be unable to
complete the repair using the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
STEP 1
Install the air release cap to the end of
the hose and push the protrusion on
the air release cap into the tire valve to
let some air out.STEP 2
STEP 3
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■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be
used only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant has
been used and needs to be purchased, contact your Toyota dealer.
●The sealant can be used when the
outside temperature is from -40°F
(-40°C) to 140°F (60°C).
●The repair kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires origi-
nally installed on your vehicle. Do no t use it for tires that a different
size than the original ones, or for any other purposes.
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. T he expiry date is shown on the
bottle. The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body,
the stain may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immedi-
ately wipe away the sealant with a wet cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.

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CAUTION
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side
wall. In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
■Caution while driving
●Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
●The repair kit is exclusively only for your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury.
●Do not use repair kit for tires that are different size than the original
ones, or for any other purpose. If the tires have not been completely
repaired, it could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■Precautions for use of the sealant
●Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a
doctor.
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.