towing TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2020 (in English) Owner's Manual

6588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 618)
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 c hains 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 O N mode.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake function. (if equipped): P. 444
Shift the shift position to N* and release the parking brake.
*: If the shift position cannot be changed or the current shift p osition can
not be confirmed, contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing ser-
vice before towing.
Emergency towing procedure
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6598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes an d steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 618)
■ Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. Your vehicle can-
not tow 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. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The t owing 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.
■ 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 towi ng 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.
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.

6608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 re a r.
■ 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
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree 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, obj ects 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 accelerato r pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat 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 pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

777Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
Clock ......................................... 192Adjustment ............................ 197
Coat hooks ............................... 553
Combination meter .................. 192 Clock adjustment .................. 197
Main display .......................... 209
Multi-information display ....... 218
Warning lights and
indicators ............................ 201
Condenser ................................ 594
Console box ............................. 532
Consumption screen ....... 263, 269
Coolant ..................................... 592 Capacity ................................ 723
Checking ............................... 592
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 495
Cooling system ........................ 592 Engine overheating ............... 709
Hybrid system overheating ... 711
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 403
Cup holders.............................. 533
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 741
Daytime running light system .................................... 353
Deck board ............................... 536
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 504, 515
Rear window ................. 504, 515
Windshield .................... 504, 514 Dimension ................................ 718
Dinghy towing.......................... 335
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 421
Drive information .................. 220
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 403
Energy monitor ..... 221, 260, 266
Head-up display.................... 251
Intuitive parking assist .......... 434
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 397
Main display.......................... 209
Multi-information display ....... 218
Parking Support Brake function............................... 448
Pre-collision warning ............ 381
S-APGS (Simple Advanced
Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 459
Warning messages ............... 672
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 582
Door courtesy lights ............... 528 Location ................................ 528
Wattage ................................ 726
Doors ................................ 279, 285 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 282
Back door ............................. 285
Door glasses......................... 312
Door lock .............................. 279
Open door warning buzzer ... 283
Open door warning light ....... 664
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 310
Rear door child-protectors .... 282
Side doors ............................ 279
Side windows........................ 312
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*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

788Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 602Chains................................... 496
Checking ............................... 602
Emergency tire puncture repair kit.............................. 682
Glossary................................ 735
If you have a flat tire ............. 680
Inflation pressure .................. 611
Information ............................ 730
Replacing .............................. 617
Rotating tires......................... 602
Size ....................................... 725
Snow tires ............................. 495
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 603
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 733
Warning light ......................... 665
Tonneau cover ......................... 538
Tools ......................................... 618
Top tether strap ......................... 73
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 718
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 335
Emergency towing ................ 655
Towing eyelet........................ 658
Trailer towing ........................ 334 Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 373
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 489
Function ................................ 489
VSC OFF switch ................... 490
Traction battery (hybrid
battery) ..................................... 98 Air intake vent ......................... 99
Charging ............................... 110
Location .................................. 98
Specification ......................... 721
Status indicator ..................... 112
Traction control (TRAC).......... 489 Function ................................ 489
VSC OFF switch ................... 490
Traction motor (electric motor)....................................... 86
Trailer towing ........................... 334
Transmission ........................... 342
Driving mode select switch ... 419
Hybrid transmission .............. 342
P position switch ................... 343
Trip meters ............................... 211
Turn signal lights .................... 348 Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Turn signal lever ................... 348
USB charging ports................. 542
USB port
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