2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C towing

4388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch off (vehicles without a smart key system) or
the “POWER” switch off (vehicles with a smart key system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

4398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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 body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

4628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 430)
*: Jack handle, wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 3 9 8
WARNING
■If you have 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, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Spare wheel cushions
To o l b a g
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Spare tire
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4888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the tran smission 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.

543Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 40
Child-protectors .................... 128
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 158
Power window precautions ... 161
Removed key battery precautions......................... 415
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 348
12-volt battery precautions................. 396, 481
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 369
Clock........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 360
Condenser................................ 391
Console box ............................. 353
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 483
Cord hook................................. 250
Cruise control .......................... 218
Cup holders.............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 514 Daytime running light
system.................................... 203
Defogger Rear window ......................... 342
Side mirrors .......................... 342
Dimension ................................ 490
Dinghy towing.......................... 181
Display Energy flow ........................... 107
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 94
Warning message................. 449
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Doors Back door ............................. 133
Door lock .............................. 127
Door windows ....................... 158
Rear door child protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 124
Side mirrors .......................... 156
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 443
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 168
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter driving tips ................. 241D

550Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 427
Switch ................................... 201
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ........... 84
Theft prevention labels ............. 84
Tire inflation pressure............. 406
Tire information Glossary................................ 509
Size ....................................... 505
Tire identification number ..... 504
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 507
Tires Chains................................... 242
Checking ............................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 462
Inflation pressure .................. 497
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 399
Information ............................ 502
Replacing .............................. 462
Rotating tires......................... 398
Size ....................................... 497
Snow tires ............................. 243
Spare tire .............................. 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 398, 444
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 179
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 433
Trailer towing ........................ 180 TRAC ........................................ 232
Traction control ....................... 232
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 196
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 475
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meter ................................... 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 498
USB memory.................... 250, 277
Vanity mirrors .......................... 357
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number................................... 491
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 72
Vehicle stability control .......... 232
VSC ........................................... 232
VSC OFF switch....................... 233
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