2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN wheel

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
■Tr a c t i o n A A , A , B , C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■Te m p e r a t u r e A , B , C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution 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
12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Ve h i c l e c a pa c i t y
weight (Total load
capacity)
The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

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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 separationA 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 PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Tire related termMeaning
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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
11 3 6 St a n d a r d R e f e r e n c e Te s t Ti r e , w h e n
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupants
Ve h i c l e n o r m a l l o a d ,
Number of occupants
Occupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehi-
cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 t h r o u g h 1 5 5
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
ABS ........................................... 333
Active head restraint ............... 151
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................ 377
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 375
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 196
Airbag warning light............... 539
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 196
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
General airbag precautions ... 196
Knee airbag ...........................187
Locations of airbags .............. 187
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 201
Proper driving posture ........... 185
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Side airbag precautions ........ 196
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 191
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 196
SRS airbags ..........................187
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 661
Antenna .................................... 432
Anti-lock brake system ........... 333
Armrest ..................................... 405
Assist grips .............................. 406
Audio input*............................. 387
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 364
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 377
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 375
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 302
Automatic light control
system .................................... 297
AUX port*................................. 387
Auxiliary box .................... 397, 409
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Safety Connect .........................421
Seat belt reminder light ...........541
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........... 161
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 162
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 213
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 434
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ................................. 162
How to wear your
seat belt .............................. 160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Pre-collision seat belts ..........340
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............ 165
Reminder light ....................... 541
Seat belt extenders ............... 163
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners........... 659
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 161
Seat heaters..............................403
Seating capacity.......................354
Seats
Adjustment ...................150, 153
Adjustment
precautions ................. 152, 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 213
Cleaning ................................ 433
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 154
Head restraint........................ 156
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 185
Seat heaters ..........................403
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 267
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 249
Side airbags ............................. 187
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage................................. 628
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 173
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 116, 131
Entry functions ...................... 113
Starting the hybrid system .... 242
SOS button ............................... 421
Spark plug ................................ 625
Specifications .......................... 618
Speedometer ............................ 262
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 169
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 391
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 613
Sun visors ................................ 398
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Warning messages ................. 550
Washer
Checking .............................. 474
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 355
Switch ........................... 305, 309
Washing and waxing............... 430
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 354
Load limits ............................ 354
Weight .................................. 618
Wheels...................................... 494
Window glasses ...................... 175
Window lock switch ................ 175
Windows
Power windows .................... 175
Rear window defogger ......... 381
Washer ......................... 305, 309
Windshield wipers................... 305
Winter driving tips................... 355
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 136
Replacing the battery ........... 497
WMA disc*
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.