flat tire TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 (in English) Service Manual

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Tire related termMeaning
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separation A breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall

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Tire related termMeaning
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire ext
ending to cord material
CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the
rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges
inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass

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Tire related termMeaning
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

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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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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

552 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 216
Deck board ............................... 326
Defogger
Rear window .........................293
Side mirrors ...........................293
Dimensions............................... 494
Dinghy towing .......................... 276
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................233
Trip information ..................... 199
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 361
Door lock Back door ................................76
Side doors ............................... 71
Smart key system... ................. 55
Wireless remote control .......... 69
Door pockets ............................ 311
Doors Back door ................................76
Door glasses .........................109
Door lock ..................... 55, 69, 71
Rear door child-protector ........72
Side doors ............................... 71
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 449
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct posture ..................... 119
Procedures............................ 162
Winter driving tips.................. 271 Eco drive mode switch ............ 185
Electric power steering ........... 250
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 477
Replacing battery .................. 406
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 442
If a warning light turns on ...... 442
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 477
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 474
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 479
If you have a flat tire ............. 460
If you lose your keys ............. 476
If you think something is wrong .................................. 441
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 491
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 435
If your vehicle overheats ....... 485
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 434DE

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Seats
Adjustment ...................... 81, 85
Adjustment precautions .................... 83, 88
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 350
Flattening seatbacks .............. 82
Folding down the seatbacks ... 86
Head restraint ......................... 90
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 317
Service reminder indicators .............................. 206
Shift lever
Transmission ........................ 183
Side airbags ............................. 121
Side marker lights Switch ................................... 211
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 107
Smart key system
Antenna location..................... 58
Entry functions........................ 55
Starting the hybrid system .... 173
SOS button .............................. 338
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 502
Storage location ................... 460
Spark plug................................ 500
Specifications .......................... 494
Speedometer ........................... 195 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................104
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................303
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................489
Sun visors.................................312
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................320
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............229
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................185
Eco drive mode switch ..........185
Emergency flasher switch .....434
EV drive mode switch............180
Fog light switch .....................219
Hazard light switch ................434
Headlight cleaner switch .......228
Ignition switch........................173
Light switches........................211
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................320
Power door lock switch ...........71
“POWER” switch ...................173
Power window switch ............ 109
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................257
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................389
Window lock switch ...............109
Wipers and washer switch ....221
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 211
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 116
Theft prevention labels............118
Tire inflation pressure ............. 396
Tire information Glossary ................................515
Size ....................................... 511
Tire identification number ......510
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 513
Tires
Chains ...................................272
Checking ............................... 387
Compact spare tire ................460
If you have a flat tire ..............460
Inflation pressure...................396
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 388
Information ............................ 508
Replacing ..............................460
Rotating tires .........................387
Size ....................................... 502
Snow tires ............................. 271
Spare tire............................... 460
Tire pressure warning system ........................387, 447 Tonneau cover ......................... 328
Tools ......................................... 460
Total load capacity .................. 270
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 276
Emergency towing ................ 436
Trailer towing ........................ 275
TRAC ......................................... 250
Traction control ....................... 250
Trailer towing ........................... 275
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 183
P position switch ................... 186
Trip information ....................... 199
Trip meter ................................. 196
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 504
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 313
Wattage................................. 504
Vanity mirrors .......................... 313
Vehicle data recording .............. 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 495
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 30
Vehicle stability control .......... 250
VSC ........................................... 250
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 460If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 474If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 1 6Immobilizer system
P. 479If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
If the hybrid system overheat
warning light comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 485If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 476If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 479If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 7 1Side doors
P. 7 6Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 489If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 442If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds