Toyota Prius Prime (2022 year). Manual in english — page 39

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Chock the tires.

Vehicles with the wheel orna-
ment: Remove the wheel orna-
ment using the wrench.

To prevent damage, cover the tip

of the wrench with a rag.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Replacing a tire

Tire position

Wheel chock positions

Front

Left-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Rear

Left-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

In front of the front left-hand side tire

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Turn the tire jack portion

hand until the center of the
recessed portion of the jack is
in contact with the center of the
jack point.

Assemble the jack handle and
the wheel nut wrench as shown
in the illustration.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.

When resting the tire on the

ground, place the tire so that the

wheel design faces up to avoid

scratching the wheel surface.

Jack point

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WARNING

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Replacing a tire

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Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around

the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet

or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

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Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf

(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts with

the tapered ends facing inward.

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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 tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand
by approximately the same
amount.

Turn the wheel nuts until the

washers come into contact with

the disc wheel.

Lower the vehicle.

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)

Installing the tire

Washer

Disc wheel

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Vehicles with the wheel orna-
ment: Reinstall the wheel orna-
ment.

Align the cutout of the wheel

ornament with the valve stem as

shown.

Stow the tire jack and all tools.

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Jack point

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Storing the jack

The mark indicating the jack point is

stamped on the underside of the vehi-

cle.

Fully insert the jack in the stowing posi-

tion, and turn the portion

to secure

the jack.

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WARNING

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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 possibility of personal injury during a

collision or sudden braking.

NOTICE

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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.

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Air conditioning filter

Turn the power switch off.

Confirm that the charging connector is not connected. Also, do not use the
Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.

Open the front passenger’s door.

By keeping the door open, unexpected operation of the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System can be prevent. (

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P. 532)

Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.

Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.

Replacing the air conditioning filter

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With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.

Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.

Remove the filter cover.

Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the
direction of the arrow, and then
pull it out of the claws.

Remove the filter case.

Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.

The “

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UP” marks shown on the fil-

ter should be pointing up.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

WARNING

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When replacing the air conditioning filter

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in the air
conditioning system operating during the procedure, possibly resulting in
injury.

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Check that the charging connector is not connected
The air conditioning may operate due to the “Climate Prep” (

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P. 158) or

“Traction Battery Cooler” (

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P. 137) setting.

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Do not use the Remote Air Conditioning System

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NOTICE

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When using the air conditioning system

Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box (

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P. 637). If

the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.

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To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion of arrow to release the fitting, pay
attention not to apply excessive force to
the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be
damaged.

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Wiper insert replacement

While securely supporting the
wiper blade connection by
hand, press the lock knob to
release the lock, and then pull
out the wiper blade.

Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the wiper
arm, and then slide it in the
direction it was removed from.

After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.

When replacing the wiper insert, perform the following proce-
dure.

Windshield wiper blade removal and installation

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Pull the wiper insert until it pro-
trudes from the slit on the back
of the wiper blade.

Pull out the end of the wiper
insert from the slit, and then pull
out the rest of the wiper insert.

When installing a new wiper
insert, perform the procedure in
reverse.

After installation, check that the
end of the wiper insert is installed
all the way to the end of the cap.

Wiper insert replacement

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Wiper blade and wiper insert handling

Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper insert. If
you have any concerns about replacing the wiper blades or wiper insert your-
self, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Wiper blade cap

The cap cannot be removed, as it is integrated with the front wiper blade.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage

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Be careful not to damage the claws when replacing the wipers.

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After the wiper blade is removed from the wiper arm, place a cloth, etc.,
between the windshield and wiper arm to prevent damage to the wind-
shield.

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Be sure not to pull excessively on the wiper insert.

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Electronic key battery

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Flathead screwdriver

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Lithium battery CR2032

Release the lock and take out
the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropri-
ate size. Forcedly prying may
cause the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

You will need the following items:

Replacing the battery

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Remove the depleted battery.

When removing the cover, if the
battery cannot be seen due to the
electronic key module attaching to
the upper cover, remove the elec-
tronic key module from the cover
so that the battery is visible as
shown in the illustration.
When removing the battery, use a
screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Use a CR2032 lithium battery

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Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.

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Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

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The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly.

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The operational range will be reduced.

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