towing TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2013 Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 194
Power (ignition) switch ........ 206
EV drive mode .................... 213
Hybrid transmission ............ 216
Turn signal lever ................. 225
Parking brake...................... 226
Horn .................................... 227
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 228
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 240
Head-up display .................. 245
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 253
Fog light switch ................... 258
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 260
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 264
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 2662-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 272
Driving assist systems........ 291
Hill-start assist control ........ 297
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) ............................ 300
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 310
Winter driving tips............... 313
Trailer towing...................... 317
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48 1-1. Hybrid system
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CAUTION
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. (P. 455)
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium-ion battery. If disposed of improperly,
it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and
electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
Do not put foreign objects near the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and be damaged.
Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

109 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Folding down the seatbacks
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to their
original positions, lift them up until
they lock.
Seat belt hangers
Stowing the seat belt buckles
Stow the seat belts in their seat belt hang-
ers when not in use.
The buckle can be stowed when the seat-
belt is not in use.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 194
Power (ignition) switch...... 206
EV drive mode .................. 213
Hybrid transmission .......... 216
Turn signal lever ............... 225
Parking brake ................... 226
Horn .................................. 227
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 228
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 240
Head-up display................ 2452-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch................ 253
Fog light switch ................. 258
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 260
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 264
Headlight cleaner
switch.............................. 266
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.................... 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 272
Driving assist systems ...... 291
Hill-start assist control....... 297
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) .......................... 300
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 310
Winter driving tips ............. 313
Trailer towing .................... 317

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CAUTION
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
During emergency towing

288 2-4. Using other driving systems
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CAUTION
To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
At entrances to expressways
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
During emergency towing

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2-5. Driving information
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

352 3-4. Using the storage features
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Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)
Press in the lid.
This box is useful for temporarily
storing sunglasses and similar
small items.
Ty p e B
When using the bottle holder
When storing a bottle, close the cap.
The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and auxiliary boxes

374 3-5. Other interior features
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Stowing the luggage cover
Lift the center deck board and
remove the side deck boards.
Fold inwards together with the
head restraint installation hooks
and secure. Then, stow in the
auxiliary boxes.
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CAUTION
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
Caution while driving
Keep the lid of each storage spaces closed while driving. In the event of sud-
den braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
Caution for the luggage cover
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional 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
entry & start system or the immobilizer system, or if the 12-volt bat-
tery is discharged, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels
on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, trans-
port the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional or a commercial towing service, using a
lift-type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.