2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS tire type

15Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 404, 418
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Front fog lights/rear fog light
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Back-up light
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Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 357, Watts: P. 462)
*: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 249)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( →P. 262)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 455)
Starting off on a uphill
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2664-6. Driving tips
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the wheel
under the vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from being released.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.
XSide chain
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
30.0 mm (1.18 in.)
10.0 mm (0.39 in.)
XCross chain
4.0 mm (0.16 in.)
25.0 mm (0.98 in.)
14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
■ Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear
tires.
● Install tire chains on front tires as tight ly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
● Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains

3456-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever
wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be
installed. ( →P. 332)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°C (-40°F)
to 60°C (140°F).
● The repair kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally
installed on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the
original ones, or for any other purposes.
● The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
The bottle of sealant should be replaced with a new bottle before the expiry
date. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional for replacement.
● 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. Immediately 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.

488Alphabetical index
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Power switch ............................ 201Auto power off function ......... 203
Changing the power switch modes...................... 203
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 369
Starting the hybrid system ................................ 201
Power switch light ................... 280
Power windows Jam protection function ......... 186
Operation .............................. 186
Window lock switch ............... 186
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) Function ................................ 254
PCS switch............................ 255
Warning light ......................... 378
Warning message ......... 391, 392
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control) ................................... 231
Radiator .................................... 324
Radio
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Rear door sunshades .............. 298
Rear fog light Replacing light bulbs............. 362
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 381
Rear seat .......................... 169, 174 Adjustment .................... 169, 174
Second seats ........................ 169
Third seats ............................ 174
Rear sunshade ......................... 298
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 362
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 462
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 182
Outside rear view mirrors...... 184
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window defogger ............ 273
Rear window wiper .................. 223
Refueling .................................. 224 Capacity ................................ 455
Fuel types ............................. 455
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 226
Regenerative braking ................ 82
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 351
Fuses .................................... 353
Light bulbs ............................ 357
Tires .............................. 404, 418
Road accident cautions ............ 89R

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 313 P. 226
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 313 P. 226 P. 461
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European stan-
dard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only P. 455
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 461
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Cons
erving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil P. 455