2023 TOYOTA PRIUS spare tire

4805-3. Using the storage features
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Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Vehicles with compact spare tire or full-size spare tire
Open the deck board, then
raise the hook to use.
Return the deck board to its
original position and close it.
Cargo hooks
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4825-3. Using the storage features
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The warning reflector can be stowed on the center auxiliary box.
(The warning reflector itself is not included as an original equipment)
Depending on the size and shape of the warning reflector case, etc., you may
not be able to store it.
Warning reflector storage space
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kit (2WD mod-
els)
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kit (AWD mod-
els)
Vehicles with compact spare
tire
Vehicles with full-size spare
tire
WARNING
When storing the warning reflector, etc., make sure that it is properly stored.
If the warning reflector is not properly stored, it may fly out during emer-
gency braking and lead to an accident.

4845-3. Using the storage features
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■Stowing the luggage cover (except vehicles with full-size spare
tire)
Open the deck board and
secure it with the shopping
hooks.
Store cover in the deck under
box.
Close the deck board.
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WARNING
● Do not place anything on the luggage cover. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or turning, the item may go flying and strike an occupant. This could
lead to an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure that the rear edge of the cover is laying flat. If the cover is
installed with the rear edge raised, t he view from the rear window may be
obstructed, which could cause an accident.
● Make sure that seat belts are not caught up in the luggage cover. If a seat
belt is caught up in the cover, it may not be able to restrain passengers
properly.
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5286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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5296-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire
rotation is carried out approximately every 10000 km (6000 miles).
Vehicle with the tire pressure warning system:
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure warning system after tire rotation.
Tire rotation
Vehicles without full-size spare
tireVehicles with full-size spare
tire
FrontFront

5306-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a warning light. (P. 584)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter.
◆Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be
initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID
codes registered by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. (P. 531)
◆Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
●When rotating front and rear tires which have different tire infla-
tion pressures
●When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed or load weight.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)

5356-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
● Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
● Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
● Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
● Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
● Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow if your vehicle has a com-
pact spare tire installed.
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow anything if
a tire that has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture repair kit is
installed. The load on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.
■ When initializing the tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
Do not initialize the tire pressure wa rning system without first adjusting the
tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure
warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it
may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

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7When trouble arises
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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 568
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 569
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................ 570
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 572
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 579
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 580
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 589
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
spare tire) ........................ 598
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
spare tire) ........................ 618
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 634
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 636
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 639
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 645
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 650