spare tire location TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
4
Maintenance and care
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
■ Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
after tire rotation.
Front

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Center auxiliary
boxes
Jack Spa r e t ire
Jack handle
Towing eyelet Wheel nut
wrench
Left side
deck board

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6-1. Specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Tire infor mation
Typical tire symbols
Full-size tire
Compact spare tireTire size ( P. 511)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 510)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 387)

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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”.