Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Take out the repair kit from the plastic bag.

Attach the sticker enclosed with the bottle on the specified locations. (See
step .)

Remove the hose and take out
the power plug from the com-
pressor.

Connect the bottle to the com-
pressor.

Insert and connect the bottle
straight into the compressor as
shown in the illustration, and check
that the claws of the bottle are con-
cealed in the holes.

Emergency repair method

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Connect the hose to the bottle.

As shown in the illustration, make
sure the hose is connected
securely to the bottle.

Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.

Extend the hose. Remove the
air release cap from the hose.

You will use the air release cap
again. Therefore keep it in a safe
place.

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Connect the hose to the valve.

Screw the end of the hose clock-
wise as far as possible.

Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.

Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket. (



P. 556)

Attach the sticker provided with
the tire puncture repair kit to a
position easily seen from the
driver’s seat.



Front



Rear

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Check the specified tire inflation pressure.

Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label as shown. (



P. 723)

Start the hybrid system. (



P. 323)

To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.



Left-hand drive vehicles



Right-hand drive vehicles

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Inflate the tire until the specified air pressure is reached.

The sealant will be injected
and the pressure will spike to
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm

or bar, 44

psi) or 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm

bar, 58 psi), then gradually
decrease.
The air pressure gauge will
display the actual tire infla-
tion pressure about 1 to 5
minutes after the switch is
turned on.

Turn the compressor switch off
and then check the tire inflation
pressure.
Being careful not to over inflate,
check and repeat the inflation
procedure until the specified tire
inflation pressure is reached.
The tire can be inflated for about 5 to 20 minutes (depending on the out-
side temperature). If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than the
specified point after inflation for 25 minutes, the tire is too damaged to
be repaired. Turn the compressor switch off and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air pressure, let out
some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure. (



P. 687, 723)

With the compressor switch off, pull out the power plug from the
power outlet socket and then disconnect the hose from the valve on
the tire.

Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.

Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire.

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.

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Temporarily store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is
connected to the compressor.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive
safely for about 5 km (3 miles) below 80 km/h (50 mph).

After driving, stop your vehicle
in a safe place on a hard, flat
surface and reconnect the
repair kit.

Remove the air release cap from
the hose before reconnecting the
hose.

Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, then
turn it off. Check the tire inflation pressure.

If the tire inflation pressure is
under 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm

or bar, 19 psi): The puncture
cannot be repaired. Contact
any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
If the tire inflation pressure is
130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm

or bar,

19 psi) or higher, but less
than the specified air pres-
sure: Proceed to step

If the tire inflation pressure is the specified air pressure (



P. 723):

Proceed to step

Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the specified
air pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and then
perform step

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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.
(



P. 723)

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.

■

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.

■

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

●

The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.

●

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

■

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

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

The compressor can be used repeatedly.

●

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

●

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.

●

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

●

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.

●

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

●

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

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WARNING

■

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.

■

Caution while driving

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

■

Precautions for use of the sealant

●

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.

●

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

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

■

When performing an emergency repair

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

■

Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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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If the hybrid system will not start

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

●

The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. (



P. 155)

●

The electronic key may not be functioning properly.

(



P. 695)

●

There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. (



P. 100)

●

There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.

(



P. 74)

●

There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.

(



P. 326, 674)

●

The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. (



P. 694)

●

There is a possibility that the temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is extremely low (approximately below -30



[-22



F]). (



P. 100, 325)

: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

●

The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (



P. 699)

●

The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(



P. 594)

Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:

The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. (



P. 323)

The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

●

The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (



P. 699)

●

One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
(



P. 594)

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.

When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.

Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.

Emergency start function

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If the electronic key does not operate

properly

Use the mechanical key (



P. 269) in order to perform the following

operations:

Locks all the doors
Closes the windows (turn and
hold)

Unlocks all the doors
Opens the windows (turn and
hold)

: This setting must be customized at

any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. (



P. 726)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (



P. 286) or the electronic key cannot be used because the

battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be
opened and the hybrid system can be started by following the pro-
cedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

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