2002 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 190

-Emergency towing (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. 50p022a 50p035a If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to emergency towing eyelet inside of front bumper. Use extreme caution when towing vehicles. The front towing eyelet is provided in the trunk. (For the front towing eyelet storage location, see "-Required tools and spare tire" on page 175.) (c) Towing with sling type truck Front NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your vehicle may be damaged. 50p028b A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition. Rear 181