tow TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

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Maintenance and care
Replacing the tire
When raising your vehicle with a jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
■ Location of the jack and tools
Tool box lid
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
Jack handle
Towing eyelet

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■Storing the jack and tools
Store the jack and tools in a reverse way as taking out the
jack.
After storing the jack, make sure it is securely held by the tight-
ening strap.
Reinstall the lid.
Insert the tab on far side of the
lid first, then insert the tab on
the near side.
STEP 1
STEP 2
■When using a towing eyelet
Remove the towing eyelet after following the procedure on P. 452 to
remove the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench.

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Lower the vehicle.
After using the jack, install the
cover on the end of the jack.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the tire jack and all tools.
STEP 3
STEP 4
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 481)
■Jack point guide
STEP 5
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back in to the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully. Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
dipstick fully with its protruding
areas ( in the illustration)
pointing towards the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 5

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 527
If you think something is wrong ......................... 534
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ........................... 535
If a warning message is displayed .................... 548
If you have a flat tire......... 569
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 591
If you lose your keys ........ 593
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 594
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..................... 597
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 608
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 610

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If there is a malfunction in the P position control system, the smart
key system or the immobilizer system , or if the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged, the vehicle cannot be tow ed with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the
vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet(s).
This should only be attempted
on hard surfaced roads for short
distances at under 18 mph
(30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.

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Installing towing eyelets
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To prevent damage, cover the tip
of the screwdriver with a rag.
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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STEP 2
STEP 3

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Towing with a sling-type truckDo not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Before emergency towing
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Shift the shift position to N.
Release the parking brake.
■ Emergency towing eyelet location
P. 451
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3