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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tighten down the towing eyelet
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securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
When tightening with a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar, make
sure not to damage the vehicle
body.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
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Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
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If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N
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: If the shift position cannot be changed or the current shift position can
not be confirmed, contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing ser-
vice before towing.
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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
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 457, 474)
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Towing eyelet installation hole on the rear of the vehicle
The hole is equipped for fastening the
vehicle while shipping. Your vehicle can-
not tow another vehicle.
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and release the parking brake.