2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V emergency towing

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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. 405)
■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.

556 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 218
Deck board ............................... 329
Defogger
Rear window .........................295
Side mirrors ...........................295
Dimensions............................... 498
Dinghy towing .......................... 278
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Trip information ..................... 201
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 365
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 ......................................... 453
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 ................. 481
Replacing battery .................. 409
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 446
If a warning light turns on ...... 446
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 478
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
If you lose your keys ............. 480
If you think something is wrong .................................. 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 495
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 439
If your vehicle overheats ....... 489
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 438DE

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Tire inflation pressure ............. 400
Tire information Glossary ................................519
Size ....................................... 515
Tire identification number ......514
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 517
Tires Chains ...................................274
Checking ............................... 391
Compact spare tire ................464
If you have a flat tire ..............464
Inflation pressure...................400
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 392
Information ............................ 512
Replacing ..............................464
Rotating tires .........................391
Size ....................................... 506
Snow tires ............................. 273
Spare tire............................... 464
Tire pressure warning system ........................391, 451 Tonneau cover ......................... 331
Tools ......................................... 464
Total load capacity .................. 272
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 278
Emergency towing ................ 440
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 ............. 422
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 508
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 315
Wattage................................. 508
Vanity mirrors .......................... 315
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 499
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 252
VSC ........................................... 252
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