2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V Chain

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5-1. Essential information
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Using a flat bed truck
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.
■ Before emergency towing
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Shift the shift position to N.
Release the parking brake.
■ Emergency towing eyelet location
P. 462
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
● If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
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 causing serious damage to 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 prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent causing serious damage 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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■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used

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Pass the belt through the buckle
and secure the tire firmly. Check
that the belt is securely held by
the buckle.
The belt cannot be fastened
securely if the buckle is facing
the wrong direction.
STEP 4
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identifi
ed by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare
tire. ( P. 504)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 391)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to
an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
Observe the following precautions:
●Do not use the tire jack for any pu rpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes wi th this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body u nder the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a hei ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin
g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 390)

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Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 309
Brake
Fluid...................................... 503
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 250
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 348
Interior .................................. 352
Seat belts ............................. 353
Cargo capacity ........................ 270
Cargo hooks ............................ 327
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 272
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH
anchors .............................. 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with top tether
strap ................................... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................322
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions .........................114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............408
Seat belt extender precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........318
12-volt battery
precautions .........................386
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................348
Interior ...................................352
Seat belts ..............................353
Clock .........................................314
Condenser ................................379
Console box .............................306
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............487
Hybrid system overheating....487
Cruise control Cruise control ........................229
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................233
Cup holders ..............................307
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............525
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Tire inflation pressure ............. 398
Tire information Glossary ................................ 517
Size ....................................... 513
Tire identification number ...... 512
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 515
Tires Chains ................................... 272
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 ............................. 271
Spare tire............................... 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 389, 449 Tonneau cover ......................... 329
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 270
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 276
Emergency towing ................ 438
Trailer towing ........................ 275
TRAC ......................................... 250
Traction control ....................... 250
Trailer towing ........................... 275
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 185
P position switch ................... 188
Trip information ....................... 201
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 420
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 506
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 313
Wattage................................. 506
Vanity mirrors .......................... 313
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 250
VSC ........................................... 250
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