2023 TOYOTA PRIUS snow chains

4554-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires (vehicle with the tire pressure warn-
ing system)
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate
tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains (vehicle with the tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

5326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Replacing tires and wheels (vehicles with the tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not regis-
tered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for
about 10 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays
on to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it
has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks (vehicles with the tire pressure
warning system)
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pres-
sure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine
of daily vehicle checks.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Low profile tires (vehicles with 215/45R17 tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance
will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires.
Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or icy roads and drive
carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

5336-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly (if equipped)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

6297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■The compact spare tire (if equipped)
● The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
● Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
( P. 665)
■ When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with the tire pressure warn-
ing system)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire
after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■ When the compact spare tire is equipped (if equipped)
The vehicle height may become lower when driving with the compact spare
tire compared to when driving with standard tires.
■ If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles
with compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Per-
form the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■ Jack point
■ Storing the jack
The mark indicating the jack point is
stamped on the underside of the vehicle.
Place the jack in the same direction as the
mark next to the storage space.
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700Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 528
Chains ................................... 453
Checking ............................... 528
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 598
If you have a flat tire...... 598, 618
Inflation pressure .................. 537
Replacing .............................. 618
Rotating tires ......................... 529
Size ....................................... 665
Snow tires ............................. 452
Spare tire ...................... 618, 665
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 530
Warning light ......................... 584
Tonneau cover (luggage
cover)...................................... 483
Tools ................................. 600, 619
Top strap .................................... 72
Top tether anchorages .............. 72
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 572
Towing eyelet ........................ 575
Trailer towing ................ 233, 243
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 381
Toyota Safety Sense................ 282
Traction battery (hybrid
battery) ..................................... 84
Air intake vent ......................... 85
Location .................................. 84
Specification.......................... 657
Traction control (TRC)............. 441
Function ................................ 441
VSC OFF switch ................... 443
Traction motor (electric
motor) ....................................... 79
Trailer towing ................... 233, 243Transmission ........................... 253
Driving mode select switch ... 351
Hybrid transmission .............. 253
P position switch ................... 254
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 441
Function ................................ 441
VSC OFF switch ................... 443
Trip meters ............................... 121
Turn signal lights..................... 259
Replacing light bulbs..... 562, 565
Turn signal lever ................... 259
Wattage ................................ 667
USB port
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Vanity lights ............................. 485
Wattage ................................ 667
Vanity mirrors .......................... 485
Vanity lights .......................... 485
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 655
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................. 80
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 441
Function ................................ 441
VSC OFF switch ................... 443
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 441
Function ................................ 441
VSC OFF switch ................... 443
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