towing TOYOTA PRIUS V 2018 User Guide

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6-3. Using the storage features
■Bottle holders/door pockets
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Front doorsRear doors
●The type B cup holder on the center con-
sole (front side): The cup holder can be
used store small objects if the inner tray
is removed.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.

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Interior features
■Stowing the luggage coverLift 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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WARNING
●To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
● If the deck boards are removed, return them to their original positions
before driving. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due
to an occupant being struck by the deck boards or the items stored in the
auxiliary box.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 your Toyota dealer or commercial towing
service.
●There is a malfunction in the shift control system. ( P. 171, 489)
● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 8 3 )
● There is a malfunction in the smart key system. ( P. 521)
● The 12-volt battery is discharged. ( P. 523)
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
● The hybrid system warning light turns on or the hybrid system
warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flat bed 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
Towing with a sling-type truck

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When trouble arises
If your vehicle is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
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 dam-
aged.
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.
Using a flat bed truck

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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 18 mph (30 km/h).
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.Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 507)
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.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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When trouble arises
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.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
■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 instal led in luggage compartment. ( P. 507)
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 eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become dam aged, broken debris may hit people 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 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.
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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.

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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 rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrenchSpare tire
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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 stri king 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.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the
vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or
serious injury.
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.

589Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 117
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Clock ................................... 90, 381
Condenser................................ 421
Console box ............................. 372
Coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 262
Cooling system ........................ 419
Hybrid system overheating......................... 528
Consumption screen ............... 103
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Cup holders.............................. 373
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 559 Daytime running light
system.................................... 183
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Rear window ......................... 362
Windshield ............................ 362
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 167
Display Drive information .................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 227
Energy monitor ............... 96, 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 92
Warning messages ............... 487
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 407
Door courtesy lights ............... 368 Location ................................ 368
Wattage ................................ 544D