Roadside Assistance - Toyota PRIUS 2012 Manual

Roadside Assistance

Roadside assistance for the Toyota PRIUS c may be handled like
conventional Toyota vehicles except as noted in the following pages.
Toyota Roadside Assistance is available by contacting:
United States: (800) 297-0486 (for the first 2 years/25,000 miles)
Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 [(888) 869-6828] (for the first 3 years/60,000 km)
Shift Lever
Similar to many Toyota vehicles, the PRIUS c uses a gated shift lever as
shown in the illustration. However, the PRIUS c shift lever includes a B
position, allowing enhanced engine braking when driving down a steep grade.
Towing
The PRIUS c is a front wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed with the
front wheels off the ground. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to
Hybrid Synergy Drive components.
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A flat bed trailer is the preferred method of towing.
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With the brake pedal released, turn the ignition-on. Then, move the shift
lever from the P position to the N position with the brake pedal depressed.
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If the shift lever cannot be moved out of Park, a shift lock release button
is provided under the cover near the shift lever as shown in the
illustration.
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If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency the vehicle may be moved
using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet or rear tow
hook for short distances at low speeds (below 18 mph (30km/h)). The
eyelet is located with the tools in the cargo area of the vehicle, refer to the
illustration on page 29.
Remove Cover
Towing Eyelet Mounting Location
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Push in Shift Lock Release
Eyelet Installation
Rear Hook
Rear Hook Location