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Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will

flash. To turn them off, press

the switch once again.

Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not

operating, the battery may discharge.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional, such as a commercial towing service,

using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional before towing.

 The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.

 The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in

an emergency, your vehicle may

be temporarily towed using a

cable or chain secured to the

emergency towing eyelet. This

should only be attempted on

hard surfaced roads for short

distances at low speeds.

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A driver must be in the vehicle to

steer and operate the brakes.

The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,

axles, steering and brakes must

be in good condition.

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Installing towing eyelet

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.

Insert the towing eyelet into the

hole and tighten partially by

hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet

securely using a wheel bolt

wrench.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front

Release the parking brake.

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From the rear

We recommend using a towing

dolly under the front wheels.

When not using a towing dolly,

turn the engine switch to the “ON”

position (vehicles with a multi-

mode manual transmission) or

the “ACC” position (vehicles with

a manual transmission) and shift

the shift lever to N.

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Using a flatbed truck

If your Toyota is transported by a

flatbed truck, it should be tied

down at the locations shown in

the illustration.

Front

If you use chains or cables to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45.

Do not overly tighten the tie

downs or the vehicle may be

damaged.

Before emergency towing

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine

running) position.

Emergency towing eyelet location

P. 318

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CAUTION

Caution while towing

 Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive

stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always

be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

 If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering

will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This

may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

 Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the

“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is

not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

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 When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the

vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably

needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as

soon as possible.

 Visible symptoms

 Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

 High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on

 “STOP” indicator flashes

 Audible symptoms

 Changes in exhaust sound

 Excessive tire squeal when cornering

 Strange noises related to the suspension system

 Pinging or other noises related to the engine

 Operational symptoms

 Engine misses, stumbling or running roughly

 Appreciable loss of power

 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost

touches the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when

an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system

stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is

activated.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been

damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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