Toyota 2010 Prius Owner's Manual page 510

5-1. Essential information
Towing eyelet
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Emergency towing procedure
STEP 1
Release the parking brake.
STEP 2
Turn the "POWER" switch to ON mode.
STEP 3
Put the shift lever in "N".
CAUTION
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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.
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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
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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
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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