Toyota 2015 Prius C Owner's Manual page 471

If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
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Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
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Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
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vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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WARNING
When using the compact spare tire
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Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
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Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
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Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
When the compact spare tire is attached
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The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
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Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
After using the tools and jack
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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.
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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