2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID emergency towing

6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
8
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, set the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, 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. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must
be installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using the follow-
ing procedure.
Take out the wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet. ( P. 613)
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 chains 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 ON mode.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake function. (if equipped): P. 464
Emergency towing procedure
1
2
3
4
5
6

6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
8
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 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 1 3 )
■ 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.
7

6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
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.

6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
8
When trouble arises
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.

7118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
8
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.

756Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47F38E_(EE)
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch.................................. 527
S-IPA switch.......................... 476
Seat heater switches............. 540
Speed limiter switch .............. 420
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch ........................... 214
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch.................................. 409
VSC OFF switch ................... 511
Window lock switch ............... 303
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 348
Wireless charger power
supply switch ...................... 557
Tail lights .................................. 337
Light switch ........................... 337
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 76
Double locking system ............ 75
Immobilizer system ................. 74
Intrusion sensor ...................... 79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 608
Maintenance data ................. 723
Warning light ......................... 663
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 601
Function ................................ 601
Initializing .............................. 601
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 601
Registering ID codes............. 603
Warning light ......................... 663Tires .......................................... 600
Chains................................... 517
Checking ............................... 600
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 677
If you have a flat tire ............. 675
Inflation pressure .................. 608
Replacing .............................. 612
Rotating tires......................... 600
Size ....................................... 723
Snow tires ............................. 516
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 601
Warning light ......................... 663
Tonneau cover ......................... 553
Tools ......................................... 613
Top strap .................................... 72
Top tether anchorages .............. 72
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 652
Towing eyelet........................ 654
Trailer towing ........................ 322
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 450
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 355
Traction battery (hybrid
battery) ..................................... 98
Air intake vent ......................... 99
Charging ............................... 111
Location .................................. 98
Specification ......................... 717
Status indicator ..................... 113
Traction control (TRC) ............ 509
Function ................................ 509
VSC OFF switch ................... 511
Traction motor (electric
motor) ....................................... 84
Trailer towing ........................... 322
Transmission ........................... 329
Driving mode select switch ... 418
Hybrid transmission .............. 329
P position switch ................... 330
T