Toyota 2015 Prius Owner's Manual page 519

5-1. Essential information
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When towing the vehicle
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While towing
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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
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excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and
cause serious damage.
Do not turn the "POWER" switch off.
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This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
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Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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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 driv-
etrain and related parts may be damaged
or electricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the damage
or malfunction.