Get When trouble arises -> If your vehicle needs to be towed Guide for Toyota Prius 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2015)

5-1. Essent ial inform at ion

If your vehicle needs to be tow ed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type

truck or flat bed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.

Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.

● The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

If there is a malfunction in the P position control system, the smart

key system or the immobilizer system, or if the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels on the

ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the

vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

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Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in

an emergency, your vehicle may

be temporarily towed using a

cable or chain secured to the

emergency towing eyelet(s).

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,

axles, steering and brakes must

be in good condition.

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Installing towing eyelets

Remove the eyelet cover using a

flathead screwdriver.

STEP

1

2

3

To prevent damage, cover the tip

of the screwdriver with a rag.

Insert the towing eyelet into the

hole and tighten partially by

hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet

securely using a wheel nut

wrench.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front

Release the parking brake.

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From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

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Using a flat bed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45.

Do not overly tighten the tie

downs or the vehicle may be

damaged.

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■Before emergency towing

STEP

1

Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.

Do not turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.

STEP

2

3

Shift the shift position to N.

Release the parking brake.

■Emergency towing eyelet location

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CAUTION

■Caution while towing

●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive

stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always

be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

●Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.

This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the

parking lock.

●If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will

not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This

may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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NOTICE

■To prevent damaging the vehicle

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 causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission when

towing using a wheel-lift type truck

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

■To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission in

emergency towing

Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may

cause serious damage to the hybrid transmission.

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