2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME emergency towing

6658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When using a flatbed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of the flatbed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle m ay be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergen cy
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, a xles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front From the rear
Release the parking brake. Us e a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

6668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 627)
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. 453
Emergency towing procedure
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6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 towing ser-
vice 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. 627)
■ 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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6688-2. 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.
■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 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.
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.

6698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 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.
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

7248-2. 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.

798Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 612Chains................................... 503
Checking ............................... 612
Emergency tire puncture repair kit.............................. 691
Glossary................................ 743
If you have a flat tire ............. 689
Inflation pressure .................. 620
Information ............................ 738
Replacing .............................. 626
Rotating tires......................... 612
Size ....................................... 733
Snow tires ............................. 502
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 613
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 741
Warning light ......................... 674
Tonneau cover ......................... 547
Tools ......................................... 627
Top tether strap ......................... 73
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 726
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 331
Emergency towing ................ 664
Towing eyelet........................ 666
Trailer towing ........................ 330 Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ......... 370
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 496
Function ................................ 496
VSC OFF switch ................... 497
Traction battery (hybrid
battery) ..................................... 99 Air intake vent ....................... 100
Charging ............................... 111
Location .................................. 99
Specification ......................... 729
Status indicator ..................... 113
Traction control (TRAC).......... 496 Function ................................ 496
VSC OFF switch ................... 497
Traction motor (electric motor)....................................... 86
Trailer towing ........................... 330
Transmission ........................... 339
Driving mode select switch ... 425
Hybrid transmission .............. 339
P position switch ................... 340
Trip meters ............................... 213
Turn signal lights .................... 345 Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Turn signal lever ................... 345
USB charging ports................. 551
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