Get When trouble arises -> If the vehicle becomes stuck Guide for Toyota Prius 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2015)

5-2. St eps t o t ak e in an em ergenc y

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle

becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

STEP

Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop

the hybrid system.

STEP

Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.

Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires

to help provide traction.

STEP

Restart the hybrid system.

Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake

and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-

rounding 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.

Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the

vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or

serious injury.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

NOTICE

■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the 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.

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When trouble arises -> If the vehicle becomes stuck for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2015)