Get In Case of an Emergency -> If your vehicle needs to be towed Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Seventh Generation (2000-2006)

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If your vehicle needs to be

towed—

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice. In consultation with them, have

your vehicle towed using either (a) or

(b).

NOTICE

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

If you rock your vehicle, observe the

following precautions to prevent dam-

age to the transmission and other

parts.

Only when you cannot receive a towing

service from a Toyota dealer or com-

mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-

hicle carefully in accordance with the

instructions given in “—Emergency tow-

ing” in this Section.

z Do not depress the accelerator ped-

al while shifting the selector lever

or before the transmission is com-

pletely shifted to forward or reverse

gear.

—From rear

z Do not race the engine and avoid

Proper equipment will help ensure that

your vehicle is not damaged while being

towed. Commercial operators are generally

aware of the state/provincial and local

laws pertaining to towing.

spinning the wheels.

z If your vehicle remains stuck after

rocking the vehicle several times,

consider other ways such as tow-

ing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is

towed incorrectly. Although most operators

know the correct procedure, it is possible

to make a mistake. To avoid damage to

your vehicle, make sure the following pre-

cautions are observed. If necessary, show

this page to the tow truck driver.

(b) Using flat bed truck

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing,

and abide by the state/provincial and local

laws. The wheels and axle on the ground

must be in good condition. If they are

damaged, use a towing dolly.

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

D Automatic transmission:

Use towing dolly under the front

wheels.

From front—Release the parking brake.

NOTICE

When lifting wheels, take care to en-

sure adequate ground clearance for

towing at the opposite end of the

raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper

and/or underbody of the towed vehicle

will be damaged during towing.

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

transmission from the rear with the

front wheels on the ground, as this

may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

(b) Using flat bed truck

From rear—

D Manual transmission:

We recommend using

towing dolly

under the front wheels. If you do not

use a towing dolly, place the ignition

key in the “ACC” position and put the

transmission in neutral.

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

ther from the front or rear. This may

cause body damage.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed or

in the “LOCK” position when towing

from the rear without a towing dolly.

The steering lock mechanism is not

strong enough to hold the front

wheels straight.

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—Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recommend

Towing in this manner may be done only

on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

cured to the emergency towing eyelet

under the front of the vehicle or the

left emergency towing eyelet under the

rear of the vehicle. Use extreme caution

when towing vehicles.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would place

excessive stress on the emergency

towing eyelets and towing cable or

chain. The eyelets and towing cable

or chain may break and cause serious

injury or damage.

Vehicles with an automatic transmis-

sion, use only the front towing eyelet

when towing your vehicle.

Front

NOTICE

z Only use specified towing eyelet;

otherwise your vehicle may be dam-

aged.

Use only a cable or chain specifically

intended for use in towing vehicles.

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

the towing eyelets provided.

z Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission, never tow a vehicle from

the rear with four wheels on the

ground. This may cause serious

damage to the transmission.

Before towing, release the parking brake

and put the transmission in neutral (manu-

al) or “N” (automatic). The key must be

in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-

ning).

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

Rear

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