2020 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID tow

7128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
■ 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 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.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

7588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-
less 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.
● It may be impossible to unlock the charging port lid or locking and unlocking
the charging connector immediately after the 12-volt battery is reconnected.
In this case, carry the electronic key on your person and operate the
charging port lid or charging connector lock switch again.
● 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 wheels
will be locked. ( P. 707)
■ 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 equi valent (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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

7678-2. 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.

802Alphabetical index
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Doors ................................ 283, 288
Back door .............................. 288
Door glasses ......................... 352
Door lock ............................... 283
Open door warning buzzer.... 286
Open door warning light ........ 717
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 350
Rear door child-protectors .... 286
Side doors ............................. 283
Side windows ........................ 352
Double locking system.............. 86
Drive information ..................... 232
Drive-Start Control................... 360
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 717
Driving ...................................... 358
Break-in tips .......................... 361
Correct driving posture............ 32
Driving in the rain .................. 359
Driving mode select switch ... 468
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 115
Procedures............................ 358
Winter drive tips .................... 566
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 451
ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 559
Eco drive mode ........................ 468
Electric motor (traction
motor) ....................................... 94
Location .................................. 94
Specification.......................... 773Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 560
Function ................................ 560
Warning light ......................... 715
Electronic key .......................... 278
Battery-saving function ......... 295
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 751
Replacing the battery ............ 688
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 559
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 714
If a warning light turns on...... 714
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 723
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 755
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 751
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 749
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 766
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 706
If you have a flat tire ............. 731
If you lose your keys ..... 279, 282
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 713
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 707
If your vehicle overheats ....... 761
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812Alphabetical index
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Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................. 577
S-IPA switch.......................... 526
Seat heater switches............. 590
Speed limiter switch .............. 470
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
TRIP switch ........................... 224
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch.................................. 459
VSC OFF switch ................... 561
Window lock switch ............... 352
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 398
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 607
Tail lights .................................. 387
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 87
Double locking system ............ 86
Immobilizer system ................. 74
Intrusion sensor ...................... 90
Tire inflation pressure ............. 665
Maintenance data ................. 779
Warning light ......................... 718
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 651
Function ................................ 651
Initializing .............................. 651
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 651
Registering ID codes............. 653
Warning light ......................... 718Tires .......................................... 650
Chains................................... 567
Checking ............................... 650
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 733
If you have a flat tire ............. 731
Inflation pressure .................. 665
Replacing .............................. 669
Rotating tires......................... 650
Size ....................................... 779
Snow tires ............................. 566
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 651
Warning light ......................... 718
Tonneau cover ......................... 603
Tools ......................................... 670
Top strap .................................... 72
Top tether anchorages .............. 72
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 707
Towing eyelet........................ 709
Trailer towing ........................ 372
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 499
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 405
Traction battery (hybrid
battery) ................................... 108
Air intake vent ....................... 109
Charging ............................... 121
Location ................................ 108
Specification ......................... 773
Status indicator ..................... 123
Traction control (TRC) ............ 559
Function ................................ 559
VSC OFF switch ................... 561
Traction motor (electric
motor) ....................................... 94
Trailer towing ........................... 372
Transmission ........................... 379
Driving mode select switch ... 468
Hybrid transmission .............. 379
P position switch ................... 380
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