2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 182

132.If you have a flat tire- 6. After the coolant temperature has cooled to normal, again check the coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary, bring it up to half full again. Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in the system. You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground. 2. Stop the hybrid system and turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic. 5. Read the following instructions thoroughly. D Stop the vehicle at a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary. D Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury. D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. D Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle. D Follow jacking instructions. D Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle supported by a jack. Personal injury may occur. D When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. D Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire. D Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by the jack. 175