2022 TOYOTA PRIUS towing

5837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must
be installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using t he follow-
ing procedure.
Take out the wheel nut wre nch and towing eyelet. (P. 609, 628)
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
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.
When tightening with a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar, make
sure not to damage the vehicle
body.
Securely attach cables or c hains 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 O N mode.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake function. (if equipped): P. 372
Emergency towing procedure
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5847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 your Toyota dealer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
■ 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. 609, 628)
■ 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.
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5857-2. 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
2WD models
AWD models
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.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off
the truck, or electricity generated by the
operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the
damage or malfunction.

5867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 t owing 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 towi ng 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 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 re a r.
■ 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.

6097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 3 )
Wheel nut wrench Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
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6297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Vehicles with full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tireTowing eyelet
Jack1
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6587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to f ree 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, 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.

723Alphabetical index
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CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 493
Exterior ................................. 492
Front camera ........................ 285
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 546
Interior................................... 498
Radar sensor ........................ 284
Seat belts .............................. 499
Water-repellent coating......... 493
Clock ........................................... 98
Adjustment ............................ 103
Coat hooks ............................... 480
Combination meter .................... 98 Clock adjustment .................. 103
Main display .......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 107
Condenser ................................ 520
Console box ............................. 456
Consumption screen ....... 165, 170
Coolant ..................................... 518
Capacity ................................ 666
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Cooling system ........................ 518 Engine overheating ............... 652
Hybrid system overheating ... 654
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 337
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 321
Cup holders.............................. 457
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 686 Daytime running light
system.................................... 260
Deck board ............................... 461
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 434, 444
Rear window ................. 434, 444
Windshield .................... 434, 444
Dimension ................................ 660
Dinghy towing.......................... 238
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 344
Drive information .................. 126
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 321
Energy monitor ..... 127, 165, 170
Head-up display.................... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 359
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 311
Main display.......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Parking Support Brake function............................... 376
RCTA detection screen ........ 344
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 318
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 385
Pre-collision warning ............ 292
Trip information..................... 119
Warning messages ............... 599
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 508
Door courtesy lights ............... 452 Location ................................ 452
Wattage ................................ 670D
*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.