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Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by snowsystem, Apr 12, 2019.

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  1. snowsystem

    snowsystem Junior Member

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    Or more precisely being towed. How to tow a Prius V behind a motorhome? If the ignition is off does the mileage still register on the odometer?
     
    #1 snowsystem, Apr 12, 2019
  2. bisco

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    you have to tow with the front wheels off the ground. no odometer change
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 12, 2019
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    Its not recommended to be towed with the front wheels on the ground except for short distances at less than 18 mph with the system in Neutral. Which requires the car to be partially on. Otherwise the front wheels need to be up on a dolly or the whole car loaded on a trailer.

    From manual
    ●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire.
     
    #3 rjparker, Apr 12, 2019
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