2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN towing

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5-1. Essential information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g i n g t h e v e h i c l e
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 p r e v e n t c a u s i n g s e r i o u s d a m a g e t o the hybrid transmission when
towing using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■To p r e v e n t b o d y d a m a g e w h e n t owing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To p r e v e n t c a u s i n g s e r i o u s d a m a g e to the hybrid transmission in
emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the hybrid transmission.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
NOTICE
■To a v o i d d a m a g e t o t h e h y b r i d 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.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Daytime running light
system ................................... 297
Deck board............................... 405
Defogger
Rear window......................... 377
Side mirrors .......................... 377
Dimensions .............................. 614
Dinghy towing ......................... 357
Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 314
Multi-information ................... 268
Warning messages............... 548
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 442
Door lock
Back door ............................. 144
Side doors ............................ 138
Smart key system ................. 112
Wireless remote control........ 136
Doors
Back door ............................. 144
Door glasses ........................ 175
Door lock .............. 112, 136, 138
Rear door child-protector...... 139
Side doors ............................ 138
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 539
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 228
Correct posture..................... 185
Procedures ........................... 226
Winter driving tips ................. 351
Eco drive mode switch ............249
Electric power steering ...........330
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................594
Replacing battery ..................496
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................535
If a warning light turns on ......535
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................594
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................591
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................597
If you have a flat tire .............569
If you lose your keys .............593
If you think something is
wrong ..................................534
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................608
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ..........................610
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................527
If your vehicle overheats .......603
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................526
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Tonneau cover .........................406
Tools .........................................451
Total load capacity...................350
Touch tracer display ................260
Towing
Dinghy towing........................357
Emergency towing.................528
Trailer towing.........................356
TRAC .........................................330
Traction control........................330
Trailer towing ...........................356
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 247
P position switch ...................250
Trip information .......................276
Trip meter .................................259
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch....................................256
Wattage .................................624
USB port*.................................383
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................395
Wattage .................................624
Vanity mirrors...........................395
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................615
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........330
VSC............................................330
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 535
Open door ............................ 539
Seat belt reminder................. 539
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 537
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 538
Brake system ................ 535, 538
Charging system ................... 536
Cruise control ........................ 538
Electric power steering
system ................................ 537
High coolant temperature...... 536
Hybrid system ....................... 537
Low fuel level ........................ 539
Low tire pressure .................. 540
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 537
Open door ............................. 539
Pre-collision system .............. 538
Radar cruise control. ............. 538
Seat belt warning light........... 539
Slip indicator ......................... 538
SRS airbags .......................... 537
Tire pressure warning light.... 540
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