2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME flat tire

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning sy stem to
provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflatio n pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tir e pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must be installed. ( P. 613)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommen ded in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed fo r a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing deat h or seri-
ous injury.
■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,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any o il or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing
an accident.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing the tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
When raising your vehicle with a jack, position the jack cor-
rectly.
Improper placement m ay damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Before jacking up the vehicle

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6537-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Back-up lightsRemove the 2 clips that secure t he lower portion of the cover at
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 countercl ockwise to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flathead
screwdriver, and th en pull it to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flathead
screwdriver, and th en pull it to remove.
Replacing light bulbs
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 660
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 661
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road
is rising............................ 662
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 664
If you think something is wrong .............................. 670
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 671
If a warning message is displayed......................... 681
If you have a flat tire.......... 689
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 706
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 708
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 712
If your vehicle overheats ... 718
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 723

6658-2. 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 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, a xles, 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. Us e a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High coolant temperature warni ng light flashes or comes on
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
● Engine missing, stumb ling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*4
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*5
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 681
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 6 7 7 )
• Flat tire ( P. 689)
 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
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in t he tire pressure warning system
(  P. 6 7 8 )
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
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