Toyota Prius V 2016 Manual page 446

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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When to replace your vehicle's tires
Tires should be replaced if:
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The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
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You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage.
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A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
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Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not regis-
tered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for
about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays
on to indicate a system malfunction.
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Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it
has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
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Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pres-
sure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine
of daily vehicle checks.
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Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of
the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the tire,
see the load limit at maximum cold tire
inflation pressure mentioned on the side-
wall of the tire. (P. 564)
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