Toyota PRIUS 2008, Quick Reference Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
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When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
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Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread-
wear.
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Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
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Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
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Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
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Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
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Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
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When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not push the reset switch without first adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may
not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on
when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
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Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
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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 cor-
rectly.
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When replacing tires, make sure also to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter grommets.
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Do not use puncture sealant sprays to repair flats
Puncture sealant sprays may damage tire pressure tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters.