Toyota 2006 Prius Owner's Manual page 153

IF THE TIRE PRESSURE
LIGHT BLINKS...
If the tire pressure warning light blinks
when the "POWER" switch is selected
in "IG−ON" mode, the tire pressure
warning system is not working properly.
The system will be disabled in the follow-
ing conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the
system will work properly.)
D
If tires not equipped with tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters are
used.
D
If the ID code on the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters is not
registered.
D
If electronic devices or facilities using
similar radio
nearby.
D
If a radio set at similar frequencies is
in use in the vehicle.
D
If a window tint that affects the radio
wave signals is installed.
D
If there is a lot of snow or ice on the
vehicle, in particular around the wheels
or wheel housings.
WARNING
D
If non−genuine Toyota wheels are used.
D
If tire chains are used.
D
If the tire inflation pressure is 50 kpa
2
(0.5 kgf/cm or bar, 7.3 psi) or more
higher than the specified level.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks
frequently when "POWER" switch is se-
lected in "IG−ON" mode, have it checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Even if you use genuine wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work
properly with some types of tires.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset
switch should not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
wave frequencies are
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
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