towing TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2019 Owner's Manual

5237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and
carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■ When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the
vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
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565Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 393
Chains ................................... 328
Checking ............................... 393
If you have a flat tire...... 478, 492
Inflation pressure .................. 409
Replacing .............................. 478
Rotating tires ......................... 393
Size ....................................... 535
Snow tires ............................. 327
Spare tire ...................... 478, 535
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 394
Warning light ......................... 450
Tools ................................. 479, 494
Top strap .................................... 76
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 437
Towing eyelet ........................ 439
Trailer towing ........................ 223
Traction control ....................... 318
Trailer towing ........................... 223
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ... 317
Hybrid transmission .............. 233
P position switch ................... 234
Selecting a driving mode....... 317
TRC (Traction Control)
Function ................................ 318
Trip information ....................... 121
Trip meters ............................... 119
Troubleshooting ...................... 548
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 427, 428
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage................................. 536USB memory
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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 354
Wattage ................................ 536
Vanity mirrors .......................... 354
Vanity lights .......................... 354
Wattage ................................ 536
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 527
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 318
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 318
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................. 307
Brake system ........................ 444
Downshifting ......................... 235
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 450
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 307
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 450
Open door ............................. 449
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 294
Seat belt reminder ................ 450
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.