2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID wheel

6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Shift the shift position to N* and release the parking brake.
*: If the shift position cannot be changed or the current shift position can
not be confirmed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toy ota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial tow ing ser-
vice before towing.
Q While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes an d steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Q Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 6 1 3 )
Q Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. The towing eyelet
installed in this hole cannot be used for
towing another vehicle.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Q When towing the vehicle
Q While towing
O When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The t owing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hi t peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
O Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
Q Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
O The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towi ng eyelets
for this vehicle on another vehicle.
O Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
QTowing with a sling-type truck
Q To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate cleara nce, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
Q To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type tr uck, either from the front or rear.
Q To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

6648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
QWhen the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steerin g is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the powe r steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extre mely
heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, g rip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usua l.
Q If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
O Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
O If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, repair the flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
O Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Q If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
Q To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, a s the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

6738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The
sealant can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire
without removing the nail or screw from the tire.) After tempor ar-
ily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or
replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
Q If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the t ire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

6748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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OStop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
O Set the parking brake.
O Shift the shift position to P.
O Stop the hybrid system.
O Turn on the emergency flashers.
O Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit if the damage is
caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or
screw from the tire. Remov-
ing the object may widen the
opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair
kit impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of t he
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
Q A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the em ergency tire
puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
O When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on
the side wall, except the tread
O When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
O When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
O When the wheel is damaged
O When two or more tires have been punctured
O When more than one sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed
through the tread on a single tire
O When the sealant has expired
Before repairing the tire

6868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Q Emergency tire puncture repair kit
O The emergency tire puncture repair kit is for filling the car tire with air.
O The sealant has a limited life span. The expiry date is marked on the bottle.
The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer for
replacement.
O The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used
only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant i n the bottle and
other parts of the kit have been used and need to be replaced, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or an y reliable
repairer.
O The compressor can be used repeatedly.
O The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°C (-40°F)
to 60°C (140°F).
O The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed
on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original
ones, or for any other purposes.
O If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
O If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain
may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away
the sealant with a wet cloth.
O During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
O Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.

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When trouble arises
WARNING
QDo not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the t ire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may e xplode when using a repair kit.
Q Caution while driving
O Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braki ng.
O The repair kit is exclusively only for your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury.
O Do not use repair kit for tires that are different size than the original ones,
or for any other purpose. If the tires have not been completely repaired, it
could lead to an accident caus ing death or serious injury.
Q Precautions for use of the sealant
O Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doc-
tor.
O If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.