2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V emergency towing

474 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi- cally designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts
with the tapered end facing inward. ( P. 403)
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seatbacks are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of sudden braking or an a ccident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

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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.

554 Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Daytime running light system .................................... 218
Deck board ............................... 328
Defogger
Rear window .........................295
Side mirrors ...........................295
Dimensions............................... 496
Dinghy towing .......................... 278
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Trip information ..................... 201
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 363
Door lock Back door ................................79
Side doors ............................... 74
Smart key system... ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Door pockets ............................ 313
Doors Back door ................................79
Door glasses .........................112
Door lock ..................... 57, 72, 74
Rear door child-protector ........75
Side doors ............................... 74
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 451
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 165
Correct posture ..................... 122
Procedures............................ 164
Winter driving tips.................. 273 Eco drive mode switch ............ 187
Electric power steering ........... 252
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 479
Replacing battery .................. 408
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 479
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 476
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 481
If you have a flat tire ............. 462
If you lose your keys ............. 478
If you think something is wrong .................................. 443
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 491
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 493
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 487
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 436DE

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Theft prevention labels............121
Tire inflation pressure ............. 398
Tire information Glossary ................................517
Size ....................................... 513
Tire identification number ......512
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 515
Tires
Chains ...................................274
Checking ............................... 389
Compact spare tire ................462
If you have a flat tire ..............462
Inflation pressure...................398
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 390
Information ............................ 510
Replacing ..............................462
Rotating tires .........................389
Size ....................................... 504
Snow tires ............................. 273
Spare tire............................... 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................389, 449 Tonneau cover ......................... 330
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 272
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 278
Emergency towing ................ 438
Trailer towing ........................ 277
TRAC ......................................... 252
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 277
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 185
P position switch ................... 188
Trip information ....................... 201
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 506
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 315
Wattage................................. 506
Vanity mirrors .......................... 315
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 252
VSC ........................................... 252
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