2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID flat tire

6127-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replacing the tire
OStop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
OSet the parking brake.
OShift the shift position to P.
OStop the hybrid system.
When raising your vehicle with a jack, position the jack cor-
rectly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
QBack-up lights
Remove the 2 clips that secure the lower portion of the cover a t
the back of the rear tire.
Pull out the center portion of
the clip to unlock using a flat-
head screwdriver, and then
pull it to remove.
Remove the 3 clips that secure the upper portion of the cover.
Turn the clip counterclockwise to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flath ead
screwdriver, and then pull it to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flath ead
screwdriver, and then pull it to remove.
Replacing light bulbs
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6407-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the cover end and
pull the cover toward the
front of the vehicle to make a
gap between the cover and
rear bumper.
Remove the clip inside of the cover, and remove the cover.
Pull out the center portion of
the clip to unlock using a flat-
head screwdriver, and then
pull it to remove.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise, and then remove
the light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, insert a
hand from the gap between the
rear tire and rear bumper.
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8When trouble arises
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 646
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 647
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road
is rising ............................ 648
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 650
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 656
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 657
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 665
If you have a flat tire .......... 673
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 691
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 693
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 697
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 703
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 708

6518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When using a flatbed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of the flatbed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle m ay be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergen cy
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
OFluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
O Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
O High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
O Changes in exhaust sound
O Excessive tire squeal when cornering
O Strange noises related to the suspension system
O Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
O Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
O Appreciable loss of power
O Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
O Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
O Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repaire r as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

6618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 663)
• Flat tire ( P. 673)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( P. 663)
 Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light*6 (warning
buzzer)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Brake Override System
• The Drive-Start Control
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates that the Parking Support Brake function (if
equipped) is operating ( P. 468)
 Follow the instruction that is displayed on the multi-
information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override Sys-
tem is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

6638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
QWhen the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is no t punctured.
If the tire is punctured: P. 673
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature ha s lowered suffi-
ciently.
O Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
O If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
( P. 602)
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficient ly.
Q The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature.
In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn o ff the warning light
(after a few minutes).
Q Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function prop-
erly
 P. 604
Q If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after bl inking for
1 minute when the power switch is turned to ON mode, have it che cked by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any reliable
repairer.
Q Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a no isy location
or audio sound.