This Toyota Manual Will Guide You of How to Tow a Toyota Prius
If you are having car trouble with your Toyota Prius, or if you want to move it without driving it, you’ll need to tow it. To accomplish this, you need to know a few basic things about the Prius. Take the right precautions and you will be able to successfully tow your
Instructions
Locate the eyelets on the front end of the Prius.
Connect the towing mechanism from the towing vehicle to the eyelets on the front end of the Prius. Ensure that the towing vehicle can lift the entire front end of the Prius off the ground, with only the rear wheels on the ground. Do not tow the Prius with all wheels on the ground.
Release the parking brake of the Prius.
Position the shift lever in neutral.
Turn the hybrid system off. This is done by turning the power switch to “Accessory.”
Put on the car’s hazard lights.
Proceed with towing the Prius.
Tips & Warnings
Do not tow the Prius with all four wheels on the ground. It is a rear wheel drive car and should be towed with only the rear wheels on the ground.
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