2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C tire pressure

5039-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Tire size( P. 505)
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 401)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 398)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 504)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 509)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 509)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 470)
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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5099-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

5119-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Tire related termMeaning

5129-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose 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
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
Tire related termMeaning

5199-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is required
(except Canada)
After the maintenance is performedP. 373
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing tire pressure
(such as when changing travel-
ing speed, load weight, etc.)
• When changing the tire size
P. 399

549Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Shift leverIf the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 475
Transmission ........................ 196
Shift lock system ..................... 475
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 422
Wattage ................................ 498
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ............ 156
Defogger ............................... 342
Smart key system Entry function ........................ 138
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 182, 186
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 497
Storage location .................... 462
Spark plug ................................ 495
Specifications .......................... 490
Speedometer .............................. 91
Steering
Column lock release ..... 184, 189
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 153
Audio switches ...................... 249
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 427
Storage feature ........................ 352
Storage precautions ................ 177
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 487
Sun visors ................................ 357 Switch
Cruise control ....................... 218
Eco drive mode switch.......... 197
Emergency flasher switch..... 430
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
EV drive mode switch ........... 193
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 430
Headlight switch ................... 201
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Light switches ....................... 201
Power door lock switch ......... 127
“POWER” switch................... 186
Power window switch ........... 158
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 211
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 249
VSC OFF switch ................... 233
Window lock switch .............. 158
Wiper and washer......... 207, 211
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

550Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 427
Switch ................................... 201
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ........... 84
Theft prevention labels ............. 84
Tire inflation pressure............. 406
Tire information Glossary................................ 509
Size ....................................... 505
Tire identification number ..... 504
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 507
Tires Chains................................... 242
Checking ............................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 462
Inflation pressure .................. 497
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 399
Information ............................ 502
Replacing .............................. 462
Rotating tires......................... 398
Size ....................................... 497
Snow tires ............................. 243
Spare tire .............................. 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 398, 444
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 179
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 433
Trailer towing ........................ 180 TRAC ........................................ 232
Traction control ....................... 232
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 196
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 475
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meter ................................... 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 498
USB memory.................... 250, 277
Vanity mirrors .......................... 357
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number................................... 491
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 72
Vehicle stability control .......... 232
VSC ........................................... 232
VSC OFF switch....................... 233
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551Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 441
Electric power steering system ................................ 442
Key reminder ........................ 456
Master warning ..................... 443
Seat belt reminder ................ 443
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.......... 442
Brake assist system .............. 442
Brake system ........................ 441
Charging system ................... 442
Electric power steering system ................................ 442
Front passenger occupant classification system........... 442
Low brake fluid...................... 441
Low fuel level ........................ 443
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Master warning light.............. 443
Pretensioners........................ 442
Seat belt reminder light ......... 443
Slip indicator light.................. 442
SRS airbag system ............... 442
Tire pressure......................... 444
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 444 Warning messages.................. 449
Washer
Checking............................... 393
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Switch ........................... 207, 211
Washing and waxing ............... 366
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 179
Load limits ............................ 179
Weight .................................. 490
Wheels...................................... 409
Window lock switch ................ 158
Windows Power windows..................... 158
Rear window defogger.......... 342
Washer ......................... 207, 211
Windshield wipers ................... 207
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 413
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 266
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