4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
5
Securely attach cables and chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
7
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 212
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While towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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Wheel nut wrench (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the tool bag. (→P. 582)
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