tow TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2018 Workshop Manual

6668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If you use cables or chains 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 dam-
aged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for a short distance at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
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.
Using a flatbed truck
Front
Emergency towing

6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 628)
Remove 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 or hard metal bar.
When tightening with a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar, make
sure not to damage the vehicle
body.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Turn off the Intelligent Clearance Sonar. (if equipped): P. 472
Shift the shift position to N* and release the parking brake.
*: If the shift position cannot be changed or the current shift position can
not be confirmed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing ser-
vice before towing.
Emergency towing procedure
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6688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 6 2 8 )
■ Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. The towing eyelet
installed in this hole cannot be used for
towing another vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

6698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
● The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towing eyelets
for this vehicle on another vehicle.
● Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

7158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery
has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● It may be impossible to unlock the charging port lid or locking and unlocking
the charging connector immediately after the 12-volt battery is reconnected.
In this case, carry the electronic key on your person and operate the
charging port lid or charging connector lock switch again.
● The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt bat-
tery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
● If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels
will be locked. ( P. 664)
■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
● Use a 12-volt battery that conforms to European regulations.
● Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN1),
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is equi valent (45Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent (295A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and the
hybrid system may not be able to start.
● For details, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

7248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front 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.

758Alphabetical index
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Doors ................................ 277, 282
Back door .............................. 282
Door glasses ......................... 330
Door lock ............................... 277
Open door warning buzzer.... 674
Open door warning light ........ 674
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 328
Rear door child-protectors .... 280
Side doors ............................. 277
Side windows ........................ 330
Double locking system.............. 87
Drive information ..................... 225
Drive-Start Control................... 338
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 674
Driving ...................................... 336
Break-in tips .......................... 339
Correct posture ....................... 32
Driving in the rain .................. 337
Driving mode select switch ... 437
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 116
Procedures............................ 336
Winter drive tips .................... 525
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 422
ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 518
Eco drive mode ........................ 437
Electric motor
(traction motor)........................ 96
Location .................................. 96
Specification.......................... 729Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 519
Function ................................ 519
Warning light ......................... 672
Electronic key .......................... 272
Battery-saving function ......... 289
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 708
Replacing the battery ............ 646
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 518
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 671
If a warning light turns on...... 671
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 680
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 712
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 708
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 706
If you have a flat tire ............. 688
If you lose your keys ..... 273, 276
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 670
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 723
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 663
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 664
If your vehicle overheats ....... 718
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Tail lights .................................. 365
Light switch ........................... 365
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 88
Double locking system ............ 87
Immobilizer system ................. 75
Intrusion sensor ...................... 91
Tire inflation pressure ............. 622
Maintenance data ................. 734
Warning light ......................... 675
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 607
Function ................................ 607
Initializing .............................. 607
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 607
Registering ID codes............. 609
Warning light ......................... 675
Tires .......................................... 606
Chains ................................... 526
Checking ............................... 606
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 690
If you have a flat tire.............. 688
Inflation pressure .................. 622
Replacing .............................. 627
Rotating tires ......................... 606
Size ....................................... 734
Snow tires ............................. 525
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 607
Warning light ......................... 675Tonneau cover ......................... 559
Tools ......................................... 628
Top strap .................................... 73
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 664
Towing eyelet........................ 667
Trailer towing ........................ 350
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 459
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 383
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ...................... 109
Air intake vent ....................... 110
Charging ............................... 121
Location ................................ 109
Specification ......................... 729
Status indicator ..................... 123
Traction control (TRC) ............ 518
Function ................................ 518
VSC OFF switch ................... 520
Traction motor
(electric motor) ........................ 96
Trailer towing ........................... 350
Transmission ........................... 357
Driving mode select switch ... 437
Hybrid transmission .............. 357
P position switch ................... 358
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 518
Function ................................ 518
VSC OFF switch ................... 520
Trip meters ............................... 217
Turn signal lights..................... 363
Replacing light bulbs............. 658
Turn signal lever ................... 363
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