2021 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID emergency towing

7108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Shift the shift position to N* and release the parking brake.
*: If the shift position cannot be changed or the current shift position can
not be confirmed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing ser-
vice before towing.
■ 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. 6 7 0 )
■ Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. The towing eyelet
installed in this hole cannot be used for
towing another vehicle.
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7118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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.

7128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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.

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.

812Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................. 577
S-IPA switch.......................... 526
Seat heater switches............. 590
Speed limiter switch .............. 470
Talk switch
*
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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