TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual

7318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The
sealant can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire
without removing the nail or screw from the tire.) After temporar-
ily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or
replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ 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.

7328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●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.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
● Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit if the damage is
caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or
screw from the tire. Remov-
ing the object may widen the
opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair
kit impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
■ A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit
In the following cases, the tire c annot be repaired with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
● When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on
the side wall, except the tread
● When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
● When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
● When the wheel is damaged
● When two or more tires have been punctured
● When more than one sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed
through the tread on a single tire
● When the sealant has expired
Before repairing the tire

7338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit

7348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Sticker
Compressor
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switch
Power plug
Hose
Air release cap
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7358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Pull the strap up and remove
the cover.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
■ When installing the cover
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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Insert the claw in to the hole, and return
the cover.

7368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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7378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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7388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 606)
Attach the sticker provided with
the tire puncture repair kit to a
position easily seen from the
driver’s seat.
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7398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Check the specified tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label as shown. ( P. 779)
Start the hybrid system. (P. 373)
To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.
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7408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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/cm2 or bar, 44
psi) or 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm2 or
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. 743, 779)
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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