2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C towing

4738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
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. 2 0 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. 502)
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4748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
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.

4758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
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.

5028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
*: Jack handle, wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Jack
Spare wheel cushionsTool bag*
Spare tire
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5298-2. 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.

585Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 130
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 166
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 450
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 382
12-volt battery precautions ................. 430, 522
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock ........................................... 98
Coat hooks ............................... 394
Condenser ................................ 425
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 524
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 250
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 556 Daytime running light
system.................................... 206
Defogger Rear window ......................... 376
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Dimension ................................ 532
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display Energy flow ........................... 110
Multi-information display ......... 96
Trip information....................... 96
Warning message................. 486
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Doors Back door ............................. 135
Door lock .............................. 129
Door windows ....................... 160
Rear door child protector ...... 130
Side doors ............................ 126
Side mirrors .......................... 158
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 479
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 170
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter driving tips ................. 273D

594Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Tools ......................................... 502
Total load capacity .................. 181
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 183
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 182
TRAC......................................... 264
Traction control ....................... 264
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 198
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 200
Trip information ......................... 96
Trip meter ................................... 93
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 540
Toyota Safety Sense C ............ 221 Automatic High Beam ........... 245
Front sensor.......................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 240
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 227 USB memory .................... 284, 311
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 533
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System ................................... 74
Vehicle stability control .......... 264
VSC ........................................... 264
VSC OFF switch....................... 265U
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