spare tire TOYOTA PRIUS C 2016 NHP10 / 1.G User Guide

5048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
When replacing a steel wheel
with a compact spare tire,
tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
When replacing an aluminum
wheel with a compact spare
tire, tighten the wheel nuts until
the tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Installing the compact spare tire
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Tapered portionDisc
wheel
seat
Tapered portion
Disc
wheel
seat
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5058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire in the luggage
compartment as shown in the
illustration.
Stow all the tools.
Stow the spare wheel cushions, tire jack and luggage floor cover in
the luggage compartment.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identif ied 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 inflatio n pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 533)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 429)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, lo w 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.
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5068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform 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.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
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• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-collision system) (if
equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (ifequipped)
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
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 your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 429)

5339-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
15-inch tires
16-inch tires
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP175/65R15 84H, T125/70D16 96M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)Front:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Never exceed the maximum cold tire infla-
tion pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 15  5J, 16  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size P195/50R16 83V, T125/70D16 96M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Never exceed the maximum cold tire infla-
tion pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 16  6J, 16  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

5389-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire information
Typical tire symbols

5399-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Tire size( P. 541)
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 432)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 428)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 540)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 545)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 545)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 505)
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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576What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 473, 482.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 497)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 522)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

585Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
SensorAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 220
Front sensor.......................... 220
Laser sensor ......................... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 220
Monocular camera sensor .... 220
PCS
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 220
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
Transmission ........................ 196
Shift lock system ..................... 510
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Wattage ................................ 534
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............ 156
Defogger ............................... 372
Smart key system
Entry function ........................ 138
Starting the hybrid system ....... ................. 182, 186
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 533
Storage location .................... 497
Spark plug ................................ 531
Specifications .......................... 526
Speedometer .............................. 91
Steering
Column lock release ..... 184, 189
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 153
Audio switches ...................... 279 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Storage feature ........................ 382
Storage precautions................ 177
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 522
Sun visors ................................ 387
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 242
Cruise control ....................... 247
Eco drive mode switch.......... 197
Emergency flasher switch..... 462
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
EV drive mode switch ........... 193
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 462
Headlight switch ................... 201
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 239
Light switches ....................... 201
Power door lock switch ......... 127
PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 227
“POWER” switch................... 186
Power window switch ........... 158
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 211
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 279
VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch .............. 158
Wiper and washer......... 207, 211
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

586Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 201
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ........... 84
Theft prevention labels ............. 84
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary................................ 545
Size ....................................... 541
Tire identification number ..... 540
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 543
Tires Chains................................... 271
Checking ............................... 428
If you have a flat tire ............. 497
Inflation pressure .................. 533
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 429
Information ............................ 538
Replacing .............................. 497
Rotating tires......................... 428
Size ....................................... 533
Snow tires ............................. 272
Spare tire .............................. 497
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 429, 476
Tools ......................................... 497
Total load capacity .................. 179
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 465
Trailer towing ........................ 180 TRAC ........................................ 261
Traction control ....................... 261
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 196
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meter ................................... 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Toyota Safety Sense C............ 218 Automatic High Beam ........... 242
Front sensor ......................... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 224
USB memory .................... 280, 307
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 527
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 72
Vehicle stability control .......... 261
VSC ........................................... 261
VSC OFF switch....................... 262
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