2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V tow

5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrenchSpare tire
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5098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Open the deck board and move
it toward the front of the vehicle.
Remove the left side deck
board and then remove the
center auxiliary boxes.
Take out the jack.
Taking out the jack
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5158-2. 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 16 inch
wheels, reinstall the wheel
ornament.
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Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
*: The wheel ornament cannot beinstalled on the compact spare
tire.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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5258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light
does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the
fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehi cle is left for a long time, the 12-volt
battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The
12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)
■ When recharging or replacing 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 battery discharged, be especially careful when recon-
necting 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 wheels
will be locked. ( P. 472)
● When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system and con-
firm that the shift position can be changed to each position using the shift
position indicator.
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5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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 stri king 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.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the
vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission 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.

589Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 117
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Clock ................................... 90, 381
Condenser................................ 421
Console box ............................. 372
Coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 262
Cooling system ........................ 419
Hybrid system overheating......................... 528
Consumption screen ............... 103
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Cup holders.............................. 373
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 559 Daytime running light
system.................................... 183
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Rear window ......................... 362
Windshield ............................ 362
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 167
Display Drive information .................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 227
Energy monitor ............... 96, 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 92
Warning messages ............... 487
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 407
Door courtesy lights ............... 368 Location ................................ 368
Wattage ................................ 544D

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If you have a flat tire ............. 506
If you lose your keys ............. 113
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 533
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Energy monitor .................. 96, 103
Engine Accessory mode ................... 169
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch........................ 168
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 409
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 168
Identification number ............ 538
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 519
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 168
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine coolant temperature warning light.......................... 480
Engine oil Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine switch .......................... 168 Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Engine switch light (power switch light) .............. 368
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................ 252
Warning light......................... 479
EV indicator ............................... 99
EV drive mode ......................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73

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Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 466
Talk switch ............................... 333
Telephone switch .................... 333
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 83
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 543
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................ 432
Initializing .............................. 432
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 432
Registering ID codes ............ 433
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 433
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire information ....................... 548 Tires .......................................... 431
Chains .................................. 263
Checking............................... 431
Glossary ............................... 553
If you have a flat tire ............. 506
Inflation pressure .................. 440
Replacing.............................. 506
Rotating tires ........................ 431
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 262
Spare tire ...................... 506, 543
Tire identification number ..... 550
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 432
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 551
Warning light......................... 481
Tools ......................................... 507
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 536
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 167
Emergency towing ................ 472
Towing eyelet ....................... 474
Trailer towing ........................ 166
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 166
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