Toyota Prius (2023 year). Manual in english - page 37

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Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not
attached, the sealant may leak and
the vehicle may get dirty.

Store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected to
the compressor.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to the
nearest authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer that is less than 100 km (62 miles) away for tire
repair or replacement.

For repair and replacement of a tire or disposal of a tire puncture repair kit,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
When having the tire repaired or replaced, make sure to tell any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer that
the sealant is injected.

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If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure

Disconnect the hose from the valve.

Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the
hose and then reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, and then turn
it off. Check that the air pressure indicator shows the specified air pressure.
(

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P. 665)

If the air pressure is under the designated pressure, turn the compressor
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified air
pressure is reached.

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The valve of a tire that has been repaired

After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the valve
should be replaced.

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After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit (vehi-
cles with the tire pressure warning system)

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The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.

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Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pres-
sure warning light may come on/flash.

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Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit

Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date
has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.

Install the air release cap to the end of
the hose and push the protrusion on the
air release cap into the tire valve to let
some air out.

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Emergency tire puncture repair kit

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The emergency tire puncture repair kit is for filling the car tire with air.

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The sealant has a limited life span. The expiry date is marked on the bottle.
The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for
replacement.

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The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used
only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant in the bottle and
other parts of the kit have been used and need to be replaced, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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The compressor can be used repeatedly.

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The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°C (-40°F)
to 60°C (140°F).

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The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed
on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original
ones, or for any other purposes.

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If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.

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If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain
may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away
the sealant with a wet cloth.

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During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.

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Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.

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WARNING

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Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.

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Caution while driving

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Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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The repair kit is exclusively only for your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury.

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Do not use repair kit for tires that are different size than the original ones,
or for any other purpose. If the tires have not been completely repaired, it
could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

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Precautions for use of the sealant

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Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doc-
tor.

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If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.

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WARNING

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When fixing the flat tire

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Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.

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Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after
the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven, the wheels and the area around the
brakes may be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts may result in burns.

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Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur
as sealant may be sprayed out.

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If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that
the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.

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After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the
hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.

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Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not fol-
lowed, the sealant may spray out.

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Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it
bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any
cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop
the repair operation immediately.

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The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.

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Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the
repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connect-
ing the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.

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Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the
one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is
located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air-
bag from operating properly.

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WARNING

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Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

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Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-
ing and cornering.

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If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm

or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.

NOTICE

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When performing an emergency repair

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A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if
the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw passing
through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.

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The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.

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Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may
occur.

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Make sure the sealant bottle of the repair kit is in a vertical position. The
repair kit does not operate properly when it is laid.

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Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit

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The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do
not connect the repair kit to any other source.

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If fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take care
not to allow fuel to contact it.

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Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or
water.

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Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of children.

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Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as
the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

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NOTICE

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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
(vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)

When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. After use of liq-
uid sealant, make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter when repairing or replacing the tire. (

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P. 530)

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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.

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Set the parking brake.

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Shift the shift position to P.

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Stop the hybrid system.

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Turn on the emergency flashers. (

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P. 568)

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:

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P. 528

WARNING

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If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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Vehicles with compact spare tire

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Wheel nut wrench
Jack handle
Towing eyelet

Jack
Spare tire

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2
3

4
5

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Vehicles with full-size spare tire

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire

Towing eyelet
Jack

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2
3

4
5

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WARNING

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Using 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.

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Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.

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Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.

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Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.

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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.

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Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.

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When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.

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Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

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When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

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Put the jack properly in its jack point.
(

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P. 625)

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Pull up the handle to open the
deck board.

Secure the deck board using
the grocery bag hooks.
(

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P. 481)

Unhook the tightening strap
and take out the jack.

Taking out the jack

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Open and secure the deck board. (

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P. 622)

Remove the tray.

Vehicles with compact spare tire: If the luggage cover is stowed (

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P. 484),

remove both the tray and luggage cover.

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

Taking out the spare tire

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Vehicles with compact spare
tire

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Vehicles with full-size spare
tire

WARNING

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When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.

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Chock the tires.

For vehicles with 195/65R15
tires: Remove the wheel orna-
ment using the wrench.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the wrench with a rag.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front

Left-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Rear

Left-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

In front of the front left-hand side tire

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Turn the tire jack portion

hand until the center of the
recessed portion of the jack is
in contact with the center of the
jack point.

Assemble the jack handle and
the wheel nut wrench as shown
in the illustration.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.

When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.

Jack point

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WARNING

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Replacing a flat tire

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Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

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Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m

(10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically

designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or

bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts with the

tapered ends facing inward.

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