wheel TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2012 Owners Manual

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

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Tire related termMeaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Tire related termMeaning
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire

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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning
system ................................358
ABS ...........................................328
Active head restraint ............... 147
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................358
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................371
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......369
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 188
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 192
Airbag warning light............... 535
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................192
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........198
General airbag precautions ...192
Knee airbag ...........................184
Locations of airbags ..............184
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................197
Proper driving posture ...........182
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 188
Side airbag precautions ........ 192
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............188
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................192
SRS airbags .......................... 184
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 653 Antenna .................................... 427
Anti-lock brake system ........... 328
Armrest ..................................... 399
Assist grips .............................. 400
Audio input
*............................. 381
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning system ......... 358
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 358
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 371
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 369
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 297
Automatic light control
system .................................... 292
AUX port
*................................. 381
Auxiliary box .................... 391, 403
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Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belt reminder light ...........537
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ...........157
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 158
Child restraint system installation ...........................209
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................429
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................158
How to wear your seat belt ..............................156
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 335
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............161
Reminder light ....................... 537
Seat belt extenders ............... 159
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners...........651
Seat belt pretensioners .........157
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity....................... 348
Seats Adjustment ................... 146, 149
Adjustment
precautions .................148, 151
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............209
Cleaning ................................428
Folding down the seatbacks............. ............... 150
Head restraint........................152
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 182
Seat heaters .......................... 397 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 262
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 245
Side airbags ............................. 184
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage................................. 620
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 169
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 111, 127
Entry functions ...................... 108
Starting the hybrid system .... 238
SOS button ............................... 415
Spark plug ................................ 617
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer ............................ 257
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 165
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 385
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
Sun visors ................................ 392
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Warning messages ................. 546
Washer
Checking .............................. 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 349
Switch ................................... 300
Washing and waxing............... 424
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 348
Load limits ............................ 348
Weight .................................. 610
Wheels...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 171
Window lock switch ................ 171
Windows
Power windows .................... 171
Rear window defogger ......... 375
Washer ................................. 300
Windshield wipers................... 300
Winter driving tips................... 349
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 132
Replacing the battery ........... 493
WMA disc
*
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.