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Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Before towing the vehicle, turn the power switch off once, and then start
the hybrid system.
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Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted. (P. 203)
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While towing
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 without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at
your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles with a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench is installed in the lug-
gage compartment. (P. 513, 530)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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When towing the vehicle
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 drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.
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While towing
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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which
place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing
eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people, and cause serious damage.
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Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
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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.
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