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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something
is wrong
WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts,
etc., which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing
eyelets, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken
debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
●Do not perform any of the fol-
lowing as doing so may cause
the parking lock mechanism to
engage, locking the front
wheels and possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or
serious injury:
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt
and open the driver’s door.
Flat-looking tires or uneven
• Turn the power switch off.
tire wear
■Installing towing eyelets to
the vehicle
Audible symptoms
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely. If not securely
installed, towing eyelets may
come loose during towing.
Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
Strange noises related to the
suspension system
NOTICE
Other noises related to the EV
8
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle during emergency
towing
system
Do not secure cables or chains to
the suspension components.
Operational symptoms
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,
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