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7359-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny 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
GrooveThe 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 separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Tire related termMeaning
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9-1. Specifications
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 pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe 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.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Tire related termMeaning
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
7379-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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
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-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
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
around a tire
Tire related termMeaning
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
9-3. Initialization
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 pe rformed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window• When functioning abnormallyP. 309
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (if equipped)• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt batteryP. 448
S-APGS (Simple
Advanced Parking
Guidance System) (if
equipped)
• After reconnecting or changingthe 12-volt batteryP. 475
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per-formedP. 574
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 6 0 1
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with
the emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 678)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 712)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Drive information ..................... 215
Drive-Start Control .................. 316
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 662
Driving ...................................... 314
Break-in tips .......................... 317
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving in the rain .................. 315
Driving mode select switch ... 415
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips ...................................... 103
Procedures ........................... 314
Winter drive tips .................... 491
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 399
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 485
Eco drive mode ........................ 415
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 84
Location .................................. 84
Specification ......................... 719
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 486
Function ................................ 486
Warning light ......................... 661 Electronic key .......................... 270
Battery-saving function ......... 288
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 697
Replacing the battery............ 633
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............. 485
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... 660
If a warning light turns on ..... 660
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 670
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 701
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 697
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 695
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..................... 652
If you have a flat tire ............. 678
If you lose your keys ..... 271, 274
If you think something is wrong .............................. 659
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 712
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 651
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 653
If your vehicle overheats....... 707
Emergency flashers ................ 650
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 678
Energy monitor ........ 216, 255, 261
Engine Accessory mode ................... 334
Compartment ........................ 586
Engine switch........................ 332
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 583
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 332
Identification number ............ 718
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 695
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 651
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 332
Overheating .......................... 707
Power switch......................... 332
Engine coolant ......................... 590 Capacity ................................ 721
Checking ............................... 590
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 491
Engine oil ................................. 587 Capacity ................................ 720
Checking ............................... 587
Oil pressure warning light ..... 660
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 491 Engine switch .......................... 332
Auto power off function ......... 334
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 334
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 651
Starting the hybrid system .... 332
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 486 Function ................................ 486
Warning light......................... 661
EV auto mode ............................ 85
EV driving range ...................... 106
EV mode ..................................... 85
EV/HV mode selection switch ....................................... 88
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 678
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Brake .................................... 723
Transmission ........................ 722
Washer ................................. 598
Fog lights ................................. 356
Replacing light bulbs ............ 646
Switch ................................... 356
Footwell lights ......................... 524
Front doors .............................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 662
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Fog light switch ..................... 356
Fuel filler door opener switch ................................. 366
Garage door opener switches.............................. 553
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 523
“HUD” (Head-up display)
switch ................................. 248
Ignition switch ....................... 332
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 392
Light switch ........................... 346
Meter control switches .......... 189
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 306
Power door lock switches ..... 277
Power switch......................... 332
Power window switch............ 308
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 500, 511
S-APGS switch ..................... 454
Seat heater switches ............ 523
“SOS” button ........................... 75
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch........................... 189
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 407
VSC OFF switch ................... 486
Window lock switch............... 308
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 358
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 541 Tail lights.................................. 346
Light switch ........................... 346
Replacing light bulbs ............ 646
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 81
Tire inflation pressure............. 609
Maintenance data ................. 723
Warning light......................... 663
Tire information ....................... 728
Glossary ............................... 733
Size....................................... 729
Tire identification number ..... 729
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 731
Tire pressure warning
system.................................... 601 Function ................................ 601
Initializing .............................. 601
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 601
Registering ID codes ............ 602
Warning light......................... 663
Tires .......................................... 600 Chains .................................. 492
Checking............................... 600
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............................. 680
If you have a flat tire ............. 678
Inflation pressure .................. 609
Information............................ 728
Replacing.............................. 615
Rotating tires ........................ 600
Size....................................... 723
Snow tires ............................. 491
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 601
Warning light......................... 663
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.