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Emergency towingIf 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 low speeds.
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.
Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 574)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the “POWER” switch to ON
mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
STEP 4
■ While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed under the left front seat. ( P. 454)
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP7
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and
cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
■ 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.
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 driv-
etrain and related parts may be damaged
or electricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the damage
or malfunction.
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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.
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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.
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Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system ................................... 300
Deck board............................... 409
Defogger
Rear window......................... 381
Side mirrors .......................... 381
Dimensions .............................. 618
Dinghy towing ......................... 361
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 317
Multi-information ................... 271
Warning messages............... 550
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 445
Door lock Back door ............................. 144
Side doors ............................ 138
Smart key system ... .............. 113
Wireless remote control........ 136
Doors Back door ............................. 144
Door glasses ........................ 175
Door lock .............. 113, 136, 138
Rear door child-protector...... 139
Side doors ............................ 138
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 541
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 230
Correct posture..................... 185
Procedures ........................... 228
Winter driving tips ................. 355 Eco drive mode switch ............251
Electric power steering ...........333
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................599
Replacing battery ..................497
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................537
If a warning light turns on ......537
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................599
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................596
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................601
If you have a flat tire .............574
If you lose your keys .............598
If you think something is wrong ..................................536
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................615
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................529
If your vehicle overheats .......607
Emergency flashers Switch....................................528DE
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Tonneau cover ......................... 410
Tools ......................................... 454
Total load capacity................... 354
Touch tracer display ................263
TowingDinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing................. 532
Trailer towing......................... 360
TRAC ......................................... 333
Traction control........................ 333
Trailer towing ........................... 360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ................... 252
Trip information ....................... 279
Trip meter ................................. 278
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch.................................... 259
Wattage ................................. 628
USB port
*................................. 387
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 399
Wattage ................................. 628
Vanity mirrors........................... 399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control........... 333
VSC............................................ 333 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system .... ............... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542U
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