2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C towing

4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 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 lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 1 0
■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 in luggage compartment. ( P. 497)
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4708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (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 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 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.

4718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the “POWER” switch off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● 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 damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●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. 462)
*: 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. 4 2 8
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at 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
Jack
Spare wheel cushions Tool bag*
Spare t i re
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5238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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.

579Alphabetical index
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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 ......................... 446
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 378
12-volt battery precautions ................. 426, 516
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 399
Seat belts .............................. 400
Clock ........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 390
Condenser ................................ 421
Console box ............................. 383
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 518
Cord hook................................. 280
Cruise control .......................... 247
Cup holders.............................. 385
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 550 Daytime running light
system.................................... 203
Defogger Rear window ......................... 372
Side mirrors .......................... 372
Dimension ................................ 526
Dinghy towing.......................... 181
Display Energy flow ........................... 108
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 94
Warning message................. 482
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
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 ........................................ 475
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 168
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter driving tips ................. 270D

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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 201
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ........... 84
Theft prevention labels ............. 84
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary................................ 545
Size ....................................... 541
Tire identification number ..... 540
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 543
Tires Chains................................... 271
Checking ............................... 428
If you have a flat tire ............. 497
Inflation pressure .................. 533
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 429
Information ............................ 538
Replacing .............................. 497
Rotating tires......................... 428
Size ....................................... 533
Snow tires ............................. 272
Spare tire .............................. 497
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 429, 476
Tools ......................................... 497
Total load capacity .................. 179
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 465
Trailer towing ........................ 180 TRAC ........................................ 261
Traction control ....................... 261
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 196
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meter ................................... 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Toyota Safety Sense C............ 218 Automatic High Beam ........... 242
Front sensor ......................... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 224
USB memory .................... 280, 307
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 527
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 72
Vehicle stability control .......... 261
VSC ........................................... 261
VSC OFF switch....................... 262
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