2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID tires

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
QProper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
If the tires are not properly inflated, the following condition s may occur
which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious i njury:
O Excessive wear
O Uneven wear
O Poor handling
O Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
O Air leaking from between tire and wheel
O Wheel deformation and/or tire damage
O Greater possibility of tire damage while driving (due to road hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)
NOTICE
Q When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and
cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressu re.

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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
OWheels of different sizes or types
OUsed wheels
OBent wheels that have been straightened
OUse only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
OWhen rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
OBe careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
OUse only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

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Maintenance and care
QWhen replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warn ing valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressu re. Whenever
wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitt ers must be
installed. ( P. 601)
WARNING
QWhen replacing wheels
O Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may resu lt in a loss of handling control.
O Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube-
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury.
Q When installing the wheel nuts
Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tight ened, lead-
ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or greas e can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an acc ident and
resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts.
Q Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possi bly causing an
accident.
NOTICE
Q Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
O Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by an y autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer
or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purc hase your
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repaire r.
O Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work prop erly with
non-genuine wheels.

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WARNING
QUsing the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
O Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jack s for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
O Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
O Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
O Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
O Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
O When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
O Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
O Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
O When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lower ing.
Q When removing the jack from the storage location
The jack may be hot due to heat from the charging equipment dur ing or
after charging. Please use gloves when handling the jack. If it is touched
with bare hands, it may result in burns.
O Put the jack properly in its jack point.
( P. 617)

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Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the center of the
recessed portion of the jack is
in contact with the center of the
jack point.
Replacing a tire
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Tire positionWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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Jack point
PA

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
QAfter using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely i n place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury d uring a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
Q When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyo ta authorized
repairer, or any reliable repaire r as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
Q Handling the decorative resin parts (for vehicles equipped with 17-inch
wheels)
 P. 570

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

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.