Toyota PRIUS 2017 Manual page 489

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 and release the parking brake.
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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.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 525)
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 eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
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.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
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Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
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The towing eyelets are only for the vehicle equipped with them. Do not use
the towing eyelets for another vehicle, and do not use the towing eyelets
for this vehicle on another 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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