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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs t o be t ow ed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle

towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,

using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.

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

provincial and local laws.

Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

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

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

 From the front

 From the rear

Release the parking brake.

Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

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.

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 dam-

aged.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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 50 miles (80 km) at low speeds.

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.

Emergency towing procedure

1

Securely attach a cable or

chain to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body

2

Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed

and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-

tion.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed

and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON

mode.

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3

Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.

Vehicles without a manual transmission: When the shift lever can-

not be shifted: P. 527

■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.

■Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. (P. 513)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the

front wheels raised or with all four wheels

raised off the ground. If the vehicle is

towed with the front wheels contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged.

■While towing

●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-

sive stress on the towing hook and rope.

The towing eyelet or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit

people and cause serious damage.

●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the

“LOCK” position.

There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-

ated.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.

There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-

ated.

NOTICE

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

truck

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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