2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS emergency towing

4407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 479, 494)
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
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 position to N and release the parking brake.
Emergency towing procedure
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4417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■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. 479, 494)
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.

4427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 body damage when 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 vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4797-2. 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 wrench
Spare tire
Jack
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4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Removing and using the jack (P. 481)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit
Wheel nut wrench
Jack*
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
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5237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and
carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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.
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.
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565Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 393
Chains ................................... 328
Checking ............................... 393
If you have a flat tire...... 478, 492
Inflation pressure .................. 409
Replacing .............................. 478
Rotating tires ......................... 393
Size ....................................... 535
Snow tires ............................. 327
Spare tire ...................... 478, 535
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 394
Warning light ......................... 450
Tools ................................. 479, 494
Top strap .................................... 76
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 437
Towing eyelet ........................ 439
Trailer towing ........................ 223
Traction control ....................... 318
Trailer towing ........................... 223
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ... 317
Hybrid transmission .............. 233
P position switch ................... 234
Selecting a driving mode....... 317
TRC (Traction Control)
Function ................................ 318
Trip information ....................... 121
Trip meters ............................... 119
Troubleshooting ...................... 548
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 427, 428
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage................................. 536USB memory
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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 354
Wattage ................................ 536
Vanity mirrors .......................... 354
Vanity lights .......................... 354
Wattage ................................ 536
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 527
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 318
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 318
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................. 307
Brake system ........................ 444
Downshifting ......................... 235
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 450
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 307
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 450
Open door ............................. 449
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 294
Seat belt reminder ................ 450
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.