2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C emergency towing

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5-1. Essential information
Using a flatbed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flatbed 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
damaged.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances 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.

432 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing procedureTake out the towing eyelet. ( P. 463)
Push the eyelet cover and then
open it.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the 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.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
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Alphabetical index
Switch
Cruise control ....................... 217
“ECO MODE” switch ............ 176
Emergency flasher switch .... 428
EV drive mode switch ........... 172
Engine switch ............... 160, 164
Fog light switch..................... 208
Hazard light switch ............... 428
Headlight switch ................... 204
Ignition switch ............... 160, 164
Light switches ....................... 204
Power door lock switch........... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 164
Power window switch ............. 98
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................... 214
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 288
Window lock switch ................ 98
Wiper and washer ........ 210, 214
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 505
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system............... 110
Theft prevention labels ......... 113
Theft prevention labels ........... 113
Tire inflation pressure ............ 392
Tire information Glossary ............................... 516
Size ...................................... 512
Tire identification number ..... 511
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 513 Tires
Chains ...................................231
Checking ...............................384
If you have a flat tire ..............463
Inflation pressure...................392
Inflation pressure sensor .......385
Information ............................509
Replacing ..............................463
Rotating tires .........................384
Size .......................................504
Snow tires .............................231
Spare tire...............................463
Tire pressure warning system ........................384, 439
Tools .........................................463
Total load capacity...................230
Towing Dinghy towing........................236
Emergency towing.................431
Trailer towing.........................235
TRAC .........................................221
Traction control........................221
Transmission Hybrid transmission...............175
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 477
Trip information .......................187
Trip meter .................................181
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............415
Switch....................................178
Wattage .................................505
USB memory ....................268, 276
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