2018 TOYOTA PRIUS emergency towing

6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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. 692, 707)
■ Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. Your vehicle can-
not tow another vehicle.
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 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
● The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towing eyelets
for this vehicle on another 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.

6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
8
When trouble arises
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 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.

6928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
Vehicles with compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench
Jack handle
Towing eyeletJack
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5

6938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
8
When trouble arises
Vehicles with full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tireTowing eyelet
Jack1
2
3
4
5

7078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
8
When trouble arises
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
Jack handle
Jack
(Use of the jack: →P. 710)
Wheel nut wrench Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Towing eyelet1
2
3
4
5

7418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
8
When trouble arises
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.

816Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
Tools ................................. 692, 707
Top tether strap ......................... 74
Total load capacity .................. 744
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 230
Emergency towing ................ 666
Towing eyelet........................ 669
Trailer towing ........................ 229
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 273
Traction control ....................... 408
Trailer towing ........................... 229
Transmission Driving mode select switch ................................. 324
Hybrid transmission .............. 240
P position switch ................... 241
TRAC (Traction Control)
Function ................................ 408
VSC OFF switch ................... 410
Trip meters ............................... 109
Troubleshooting ...................... 798
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..... 656, 657
Turn signal lever ................... 246
Wattage ................................ 754
USB memory ............................ 455
USB port ................................... 429 Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 555
Wattage ................................ 754
Vanity mirrors .......................... 555 Vanity lights .......................... 555
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 745
Vehicle proximity notification system ................. 79
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 408
Voice command system ......... 509 Microphone ........................... 475
Switches ............................... 509
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 408
Warning buzzers Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..... 326
Brake system ....... ................. 673
Downshifting ......................... 242
Lane departure alert ............. 294
Open door..................... 175, 675
Open moon roof.................... 210
Parking assist
sensors............... 339, 350, 363
Pre-collision warning ............ 281
Radar cruise control ............. 313
Seat belt reminder ................ 675
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