tow TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2018 Service Manual

6107-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

6287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Location of the jack and tools
Jack
Tool bag
Towing eyelet
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
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6307-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Open the back door. (P. 282)
Lift the deck under box cover
up and take out the tool bag.
Open the tool bag and then take out the jack handle and wheel nut
wrench.
After using the tools, stow them by reversing the steps listed.
Taking out the tools
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6357-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand
by approximately the same
amount.
Turn the wheel nuts until the wash-
ers come into contact with the disc
wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Stow the tire jack and all tools.
Installing the tire
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Washer
Disc wheel2
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6367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Jack point
■Storing the jack The mark indicating the jack point is
stamped on the underside of the vehicle.
Fully insert the jack in the stowing posi-
tion, and turn the portion to secure the
jack.
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6407-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the direction of the arrow, and then pull it out
of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
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Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles
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6557-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the cover end and
pull the cover toward the
front of the vehicle to make a
gap between the cover and
rear bumper.
Remove the clip inside of the cover, and remove the cover.
Pull out the center portion of
the clip to unlock using a flat-
head screwdriver, and then
pull it to remove.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise, and then remove
the light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, insert a
hand from the gap between the
rear tire and rear bumper.
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8When trouble arises
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 662
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 663
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 664
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 670
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 671
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 680
If you have a flat tire .......... 688
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 706
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 708
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 712
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 718
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 723

6648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due
to the parking lock. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing ser-
vice.
● There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (P. 354, 686)
● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 7 5 )
● There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system. (P. 708)
● The 12-volt battery is discharged. (P. 712)
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The hybrid system warning message is displayed and the vehicle
does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

6658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.