2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS flat tire

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................311
Hood ..................................313
Positioning a floor jack .......315
Engine compartment..........317
12-volt battery ....................327
Tires ...................................331
Tire inflation pressure ........343
Wheels ...............................345
Air conditioning filter ..........347
Wiper rubber replacement .....................349
Electronic key battery ........351
Checking and replacing fuses ................................353
Light bulbs .........................357
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ...........368
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................369 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 370
If you think something is wrong .............................. 375
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 376
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 388
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 404
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a
spare tire) ........................ 418
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 435
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 437
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 439
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 444
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 449
7When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(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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1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)NOTICE
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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, dr ive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire: →P. 404, 418
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota deale r or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the vehi-
cle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

2534-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)
WARNING
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand,
tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, VSC and TRC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for further in formation when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

2644-6. Driving tips
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◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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6Maintenance and care
PRIUS +_OM_OM47B16E_(EE)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 300
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 305
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................... 308
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 311
Hood .................................. 313
Positioning a floor jack ....... 315
Engine compartment.......... 317
12-volt battery .................... 327
Tires ................................... 331
Tire inflation pressure ........ 343
Wheels ............................... 345
Air conditioning filter .......... 347
Wiper rubber replacement ..................... 349
Electronic key battery ........ 351
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 353
Light bulbs ......................... 357

3096-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly
qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by
your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature c ontinually higher than normal ( →P. 380, 444)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
(→ P. 327) • Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
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→ P. 323) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 319)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 353)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 357)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(→ P. 324)
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Tire inflation
pressure
(→ P. 343)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 325)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)