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7379-1. 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_OM47C77U_(U)
7399-1. 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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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. 313
Parking Support
Brake function (if
equipped)• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt batteryP. 452
S-APGS (Simple
Advanced Parking
Guidance System) (if
equipped)
• After reconnecting or changingthe 12-volt batteryP. 479
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per-formedP. 576
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 3
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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. 680)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 714)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Drive information ..................... 220
Drive-Start Control .................. 320
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 664
Driving ...................................... 318
Break-in tips .......................... 321
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving in the rain .................. 319
Driving mode select switch ... 419
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips ...................................... 105
Procedures ........................... 318
Winter drive tips .................... 495
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 403
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 489
Eco drive mode ........................ 419
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................................... 86
Location .................................. 86
Specification ......................... 721
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 490
Function ................................ 490
Warning light ......................... 663
Electronic key .......................... 274
Battery-saving function ......... 292
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 699
Replacing the battery ............ 635 Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 489
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds... 662
If a warning light turns on ..... 662
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 672
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 703
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 699
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 697
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 714
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................... 654
If you have a flat tire ............. 680
If you lose your keys ..... 275, 278
If you think something is wrong .............................. 661
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 653
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 655
If your vehicle overheats....... 709
Emergency flashers ................ 652
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 680
Energy monitor ........ 221, 260, 266
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 338
Compartment ........................ 588
Engine switch........................ 336
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 585
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 336
Identification number ............ 720
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 697
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 653
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 336
Overheating .......................... 709
Power switch......................... 336
Engine coolant ......................... 592 Capacity ................................ 723
Checking ............................... 592
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 495
Engine oil ................................. 589
Capacity ................................ 722
Checking ............................... 589
Oil pressure warning light ..... 662
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 495
Engine switch (power switch) .................................... 336
Auto power off function ......... 338
Changing the power switch modes................................. 338
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 653
Starting the hybrid system .... 336 EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 490
Function ................................ 490
Warning light......................... 663
EV auto mode ............................ 87
EV driving range ...................... 108
EV mode ..................................... 87
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 90
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 680
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 725
Transmission ........................ 724
Washer ................................. 600
Fog lights ................................. 360
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Switch ................................... 360
Footwell lights ......................... 528
Front doors .............................. 279
Front fog lights ........................ 360
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Switch ................................... 360
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 664
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SwitchAudio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 355
Charging timer switch ........... 161
Cruise control switch............. 403
Door lock switches ................ 281
Driving mode select switch ... 419
Emergency flashers switch ... 652
Engine switch........................ 336
EV auto mode switch .............. 90
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 90
Fog light switch ..................... 360
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 370
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 555
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 527
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch ................................. 253
Ignition switch ....................... 336
Instrument cluster light
control switch...................... 194
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 396
Light switch ........................... 350
Meter control switches .......... 193
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 310
P position switch ................... 343
Power door lock switches ..... 281
Power switch......................... 336
Power window switch............ 312
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 504, 515
S-APGS switch ..................... 458
Seat heater switches ............ 527 “SOS” button........................... 76
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch .......................... 211
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch ................................. 411
VSC OFF switch ................... 490
Window lock switch .............. 312
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 362
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 544
Tail lights.................................. 350 Light switch ........................... 350
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 83
Tire inflation pressure............. 611 Maintenance data ................. 725
Warning light......................... 665
Tire information ....................... 730 Glossary ............................... 735
Size....................................... 731
Tire Identification Number .... 731
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 733
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 603 Function ................................ 603
Initializing .............................. 603
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 603
Registering ID codes ............ 604
Warning light......................... 665
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.