Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 498

5-1. Essential information
Towing eyelet
Emergency towing procedure
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STEP 1
Release the parking brake.
STEP 2
Turn the "POWER" switch to ON mode.
STEP 3
Shift the shift lever to N.
CAUTION
While towing
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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain. Always be
cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
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Do not turn the "POWER" switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
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If the hybrid system is not operating, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
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Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
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