towing TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 User Guide

462 5-1. Essential information
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Emergency towing
If 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 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.

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463 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

464 5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
Release the parking brake.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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465 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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. 482, 494
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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467 5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle
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 causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission when
towing using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission in
emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the hybrid transmission.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
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.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Center deck
board
Jack
Spare tir e Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut
wrenchLeft side
deck board
Center auxiliary
box

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495 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Tools and emergency tire puncture repair kit
*: Removing and using the jack (P. 485)
Jack handle
Jack*
Wheel nut wrench
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet

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535 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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.

571 Alphabetical index
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Tail lights
Switch ................................... 261
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 150
Double-locking system .......... 148
Immobilizer system ............... 143
Tire inflation pressure ............. 422
Tires
Chains ................................... 321
Checking ............................... 419
Compact spare tire................ 482
If you have a flat tire...... 482, 494
Inflation pressure .................. 422
Replacing .............................. 482
Rotating tires ......................... 419
Size ....................................... 550
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 482Tonneau cover ......................... 379
Touch tracer display ............... 255
Tools ................................. 482, 494
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 462
Trailer towing ........................ 323
TRC ........................................... 298
Traction control ....................... 298
Trailer towing ........................... 323
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 224
P position switch ................... 227
Trip information ....................... 241
Trip meter ................................. 237
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.