2017 TOYOTA PRIUS tow

6758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Open and secure the deck board. (→P. 674)
Remove the tray.
Vehicles with compact spare tire: If the luggage cover* is stowed,
remove both the tray and luggage cover.
*: Type A only (→ P. 535)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
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2
Vehicles with compact spare
tireVehicles with full-size spare
tire
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

6808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
For vehicles with 15-inch
wheels: When reinstalling an
original wheel or installing a full-
size spare tire, reinstall the
wheel ornament.
*
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
*: The wheel ornament cannot be
installed on the compact spare
tire.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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6868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
Jack handle
Jack
(Use of the jack: →P. 689)
Wheel nut wrench Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Towing eyelet1
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6888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Pull up the handle to open the
deck board.
Secure the deck board using
the grocery bag hooks.
(→ P. 533)
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
If the luggage cover* is stowed,
turn over the tonneau cover to
take out the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit.
*: Type A only (→ P. 535)
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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7118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or repl acing the 12-volt battery
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery
has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt bat-
tery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
● If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front whee\
ls
will be locked. ( →P. 646)
■ When exchanging the 12-volt battery
●Use a 12-volt battery that conforms to European regulations.
● Use a 12-volt battery with the same case size as the previous 12-volt battery
and an equivalent 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and the
hybrid system may not be able to start.
● For details, consult your Toyota dealer.

7208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front 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.

781Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 168
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 567
Camera sensor ..................... 271
Exterior ................................. 566
Interior................................... 572
Radar sensor ........................ 270
Seat belts .............................. 574
Water-repellent coating......... 567
Coat hooks ............................... 550
Combination meter .................... 92 Clock adjustment .................... 97
Main display .......................... 107
Multi-information display ....... 114
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 100
Condenser ................................ 596
Console box ............................. 527
Coolant Capacity ................................ 728
Checking ............................... 594
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 412
Cooling system ........................ 594 Hybrid system overheating......................... 714
Consumption screen ............... 153
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 313
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range .................................. 298
Cup holders.............................. 528
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 748 Daytime running light
system.................................... 245
Deck board ............................... 531
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 515
Rear window ......................... 515
Windshield ............................ 515
Dimension ................................ 722
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 320
Drive information .................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 298
Energy monitor ............. 117, 153
Head-up display.................... 146
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 292
Multi-information display ....... 114
Parking assist system ....... ................. 334, 361
Pre-collision warning ............ 275
Trip information..................... 109
Warning messages ............... 663
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 584
Door courtesy lights ............... 523 Location ................................ 523
Wattage ................................ 732D

783Alphabetical index
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If you have a flat tire ............. 670
If you lose your keys ..... 161, 164
If you think something is wrong .............................. 652
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 719
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 645
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 646
If your vehicle overheats ....... 714
Energy monitor ................ 117, 153
Engine Accessory mode ................... 227
Compartment ........................ 590
Engine switch........................ 225
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 587
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 225
Identification number ............ 724
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 703
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 645
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 225
Overheating .......................... 714
Power switch......................... 225 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 728
Checking............................... 594
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 412
Engine oil Capacity................................ 726
Checking............................... 591
Oil pressure warning light ..... 653
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 412
Engine switch .......................... 225 Auto power off function ......... 227
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 227
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 645
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) Function ................................ 402
Warning light......................... 654
EV indicator ............................. 119
EV drive mode ......................... 231
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56