towing TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G User Guide

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Installing towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
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STEP3
■Location of the emer gency towing eyelet
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Towing with a sling-type truck
CAUTION
■
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
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NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Release the parking brake.
From rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheel.
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NOTICE
■
To prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
● Do not tow the vehicle with the “POWER” switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Push the “P” position switch
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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Wheel nut
wrench
Jack handle
Jack
Towing eyelet
Spare tire

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and push the
“P” position switch.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
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Alphabetical index
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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 75
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed electronic key battery precautions ........................ 397
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 348
Seat belts ............................. 349
Clock ........................................ 331
Condenser ............................... 373
Console box............................. 323
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 456
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 164
Cup holders ............................. 325
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 488
Daytime running light system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 217
Side mirror ............................ 217
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing ......................... 182
Display Touch screen........................ 186
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 357
Door courtesy lights ............... 318
Door pocket ............................. 326 Doors
Door lock .....................36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector.........52
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .........................................429
Driving
break-in tips...........................121
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................177
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................396
When the electronic key battery is discharged.......................450
Electric Power Steering ...........170
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......426
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................450
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................451
If you have a flat tire .............438
If you lose your keys .............449
If you think something is wrong ..................................423
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................416
If your vehicle overheats .......456
Engine Compartment ........................364
Hood......................................361
How to start the hybrid system ................................130
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................448
Overheating...........................456
“POWER” switch ...................130
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Tires
Chains .................................. 179
Checking .............................. 379
Compact spare tire ............... 439
If you have a flat tire ............. 438
Inflation pressure .................. 470
Information ........................... 475
Pressure warning system ..... 379
Replacing ............................. 438
Rotating tires ........................ 379
Size ...................................... 470
Snow tires............................. 179
Spare tire .............................. 439
Tools......................................... 438
Total load capacity .................. 176
Touch screen ........................... 186
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 416
Trailer towing ........................ 181
Transmission “P” position switch ................ 137
Transmission ........................ 136
Trip information......................... 27
Trip meter................................. 144
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 407
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 471
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 330
Wattage ................................ 471
Vanity mirrors .......................... 330
Vehicle identification number................................... 463
Vehicle load limits ................... 176
Vehicle Stability Control ......... 170 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................426
Open door ............................429
Seat belt reminder .................429
Warning lights Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ......................428
Brake system ........................426
Charging system .... ...............427
Electric power steering warning light........................428
Low fuel level ........................429
Malfunction indicator lamp ....427
Master warning light ..............430
Open door .............................429
Seat belt reminder light .........429
SRS airbags ..........................427
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................429
Washer Checking ...............................378
Preparing and checking before winter .......................177
Switch....................................158
Washing and waxing ...............346
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................173
Load limits .............................176
Weight ...................................462
Wheels ......................................392
Window glasses ........................75
Window lock switch ...................75
Windows Power windows .......................75
Rear window defogger ..........217
Washer ..................................158
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers .................158
Winter driving tips ...................177
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................49
Replacing the battery ............396
WMA disc ..................................254
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