5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
( P. 543)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 432)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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600Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 466
Talk switch ............................... 333
Telephone switch .................... 333
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 83
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 543
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................ 432
Initializing .............................. 432
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 432
Registering ID codes ............ 433
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 433
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire information ....................... 548 Tires .......................................... 431
Chains .................................. 263
Checking............................... 431
Glossary ............................... 553
If you have a flat tire ............. 506
Inflation pressure .................. 440
Replacing.............................. 506
Rotating tires ........................ 431
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 262
Spare tire ...................... 506, 543
Tire identification number ..... 550
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 432
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 551
Warning light......................... 481
Tools ......................................... 507
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 536
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 167
Emergency towing ................ 472
Towing eyelet ....................... 474
Trailer towing ........................ 166
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 166
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