Toyota PRIUS 2023 Manual page 460

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
must be in good condition.
Emergency towing proce-
dure
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet
using the following procedure.
1
Take out the wheel nut
wrench (if equipped) and
towing eyelet. (P.484, 496)
2
Remove the eyelet cover
using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
3
Insert the towing eyelet into
the hole and tighten partially
by hand.
4
Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
5
Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
6
Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake
function. (if equipped): (P.305)
If the hybrid system does not start,
turn the power switch to ON.
7
Shift the shift position to N
and release the parking
brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (P.194)
■ 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
● Vehicles with wheel nut wrench:
Wheel nut wrench is installed in
luggage compartment. (P.484,
496)
● Vehicles without wheel nut
wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be
purchased at your Toyota dealer.
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