2021 TOYOTA PRIUS towing

5907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■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.
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 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.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

6137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
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When trouble arises
2WD models
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
Jack handle
Jack
(Use of the jack: P. 6 1 7 )
Wheel nut wrench Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Towing eyelet1
2
3
4
5

6337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
7
When trouble arises
Vehicles with full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tireTowing eyelet
Jack1
2
3
4
5

6627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
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.

727Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 497
Exterior ................................. 496
Front camera ........................ 291
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 551
Interior................................... 502
Radar sensor ........................ 290
Seat belts .............................. 503
Water-repellent coating......... 497
Clock ........................................... 98
Adjustment ............................ 103
Coat hooks ............................... 486
Combination meter .................... 98 Clock adjustment .................. 103
Main display .......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 107
Condenser ................................ 524
Console box ............................. 462
Consumption screen ....... 165, 172
Coolant ..................................... 522
Capacity ................................ 670
Checking ............................... 522
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 430
Cooling system ........................ 522 Engine overheating ............... 656
Hybrid system overheating ... 658
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 342
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 326
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 690 Daytime running light
system.................................... 266
Deck board ............................... 467
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 440, 450
Rear window ................. 440, 450
Windshield .................... 440, 450
Dimension ................................ 664
Dinghy towing.......................... 244
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 349
Drive information .................. 126
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 326
Energy monitor ..... 127, 165, 172
Head-up display.................... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 363
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 316
Main display.......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Parking Support Brake function............................... 379
RCTA detection screen ........ 349
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 323
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 390
Pre-collision warning ............ 297
Trip information..................... 119
Warning messages ............... 603
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 512
Door courtesy lights ............... 458 Location ................................ 458
Wattage ................................ 674D
*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

738Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
Tonneau cover (luggage cover) ..................................... 471
Tools ................................. 613, 632
Top tether strap ......................... 72
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 664
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 584
Towing eyelet........................ 587
Trailer towing ........................ 243
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ......... 288
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..................................... 88
Air intake vent ......................... 89
Location .................................. 88
Specification ......................... 667
Traction control (TRAC) .......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction motor (electric motor) ....................................... 84
Trailer towing ........................... 243
Transmission ........................... 255 Driving mode select switch ... 347
Hybrid transmission .............. 255
P position switch ................... 256
Trip meters ............................... 119
Turn signal lights..................... 261 Replacing light bulbs..... 570, 572
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Wattage ................................ 674
USB charging ports ................. 475
USB port
*1, 2
Vanity lights ............................. 473 Wattage ................................ 674
Vanity mirrors .......................... 473 Vanity lights .......................... 473
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 665
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 85
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 420
Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Voice command system
*1, 2
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 336
Brake system ....... ................. 592
Intuitive parking assist .......... 365
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 312
Open door..................... 189, 594
Parking Support Brake function............................... 379
Pre-collision warning ............ 296
Radar cruise control ............. 336
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)................................... 349
Seat belt reminder ................ 595
Shift position ......................... 257
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