2018 TOYOTA PRIUS tow

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

6968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Open and secure the deck board. (→P. 695)
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. 550)
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.

7018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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4
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7078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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

7098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Pull up the handle to open the
deck board.
Secure the deck board using
the grocery bag hooks.
(→ P. 548)
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. 550)
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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2
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7328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 666)
■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
●Use a 12-volt battery that conforms to European regulations.
● Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN1),
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (45Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent (295A) 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.

7418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.

805Alphabetical index
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CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 583
Camera sensor ..................... 277
Exterior ................................. 582
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 637
Interior................................... 588
Radar sensor ........................ 276
Seat belts .............................. 589
Water-repellent coating......... 583
Coat hooks ............................... 565
Combination meter .................... 92
Clock adjustment .................... 97
Main display .......................... 107
Multi-information display ....... 114
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 100
Condenser ................................ 610
Console box ............................. 542
Coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Cooling system ........................ 608 Hybrid system overheating......................... 735
Consumption screen ....... 153, 158
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 319
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 304
Cup holders.............................. 543
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 770 Daytime running light
system.................................... 251
Deck board ............................... 546
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 520, 530
Rear window ................. 520, 530
Windshield .................... 520, 530
Dimension ................................ 744
Dinghy towing.......................... 230
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 326
Drive information .................. 116
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 304
Energy monitor ..... 117, 153, 158
Head-up display.................... 146
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 298
Multi-information display ....... 114
Parking assist
system ....... ................. 340, 367
Pre-collision warning ............ 281
Trip information..................... 109
Warning messages ............... 684
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 598
Door courtesy lights ............... 538 Location ................................ 538
Wattage ................................ 754D