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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tighten down the towing eyelet
4
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
5
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
6
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
7
Turn automatic mode off. (P. 219)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 216
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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 the trunk. (P. 446)