2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME emergency towing

6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes an d steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 616)
■ 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. w hich 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.

6588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
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 cleara nce, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

7138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects 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 accelerato r pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat 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 pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

786Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
Tonneau cover ......................... 534
Tools ......................................... 616
Top tether strap ......................... 73
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 716
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 331
Emergency towing ................ 653
Towing eyelet........................ 656
Trailer towing ........................ 330
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 369
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 485
Function ................................ 485
VSC OFF switch ................... 486
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 96 Air intake vent ......................... 97
Charging ............................... 108
Location .................................. 96
Specification ......................... 719
Status indicator ..................... 110
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 84
Trailer towing ........................... 330
Transmission Driving mode select switch ... 415
Hybrid transmission .............. 338
P position switch ................... 339
Trip meters ............................... 206
Turn signal lights..................... 344 Replacing light bulbs............. 646
Turn signal lever ................... 344
USB port
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Vanity lights ............................. 539 Wattage ................................ 724
Vanity mirrors .......................... 539
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 717
Vehicle proximity notification system ................. 91
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 485
Voice command system
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VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 485
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 409
Brake system ....... ................. 660
Downshifting ......................... 340
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 444
Intuitive parking assist .......... 432
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 389
Open door..................... 279, 662
Open window ........................ 310
Pre-collision warning ............ 377
Radar cruise control ............. 409
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ........ 417
Seat belt reminder ................ 662
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