2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME tire type

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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
9-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire information
Tire size(→ P. 722)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 722)
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 594)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Summer tires or all season tires (→ P. 598)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
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.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 597)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 716)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Typical tire symbols
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2
3
4
5
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7
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
9-1. Specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration in dicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Ty p e AType B
Tire size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
7279-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
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
Rim
A 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Tire related termMeaning

771Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
Engine coolant ......................... 584Capacity ................................ 714
Checking ............................... 584
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Engine oil ................................. 581 Capacity ................................ 712
Checking ............................... 581
Oil pressure warning light ..... 653
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Engine switch .......................... 324 Auto power off function ......... 326
Changing the power switch modes...................... 326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 645
Starting the hybrid system .... 324
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)................................. 477
Function ................................ 477
Warning light ......................... 654
EV auto mode............................. 79
EV driving range ...................... 100
EV mode ..................................... 79
EV/HV mode selection switch ....................................... 82
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire...................................... 671
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 716
Transmission ........................ 715
Washer ................................. 592
Fog lights ................................. 348 Replacing light bulbs............. 640
Switch ................................... 348 Footwell lights ......................... 515
Front doors .............................. 267
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 656
Front seats ............................... 287 Adjustment............................ 287
Cleaning ............................... 561
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 291
Seat heaters ......................... 513
Front side marker lights ......... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Front turn signal lights ........... 336 Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Fuel ........................................... 356 Capacity................................ 710
Fuel gauge............................ 196
Information............................ 718
Refueling .............................. 356
Type...................................... 710
Warning light......................... 655
Fuel consumption ... 218, 250, 256 Average fuel consumption .... 218
Current fuel consumption ..... 256
Fuel filler door ......................... 356 Opener.................................. 358
Refueling .............................. 356
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 359
Fuses ........................................ 630
Garage door opener ................ 541
Glove box ................................. 519
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776Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
Power control unit coolant ..... 584Capacity ................................ 714
Checking ............................... 584
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Radiator ................................ 586
Power outlets ........................... 531
Power sources ......................... 122
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 477 Function ................................ 477
Warning light ......................... 654
Power switch............................ 324 Auto power off function ......... 326
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 326
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 645
Starting the hybrid system .... 324
Power windows........................ 300
Catch protection function ...... 301
Door lock linked window operation ............................ 302
Jam protection function......... 301
Operation .............................. 300
Window lock switch............... 300
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 369
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 373
Function ................................ 369
Warning light ......................... 654 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 391
Radiator .................................... 586
Radio
*
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 656
Rear seat .................................. 289
Rear side marker lights........... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Rear turn signal lights ............ 336 Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 296
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 298
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger .... 491, 502
Refueling .................................. 356 Capacity................................ 710
Fuel types ............................. 710
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 358
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 359
Regenerative braking ................ 86
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 509
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 627
Fuses .................................... 630
Light bulbs ............................ 635
Tires...................................... 609
Wiper rubber ......................... 624
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 746
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required.................................. 568
Road accident cautions ............ 94
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 577 P. 358
Fuel filler door openerHood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 358 P. 577P. 716
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.4 gal. (43 L, 9.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 710
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 7 1 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 712