Get In case of an emergency Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

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SECTION

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

4

In case of an emergency

If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

If you cannot increase engine speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

If your vehicle becomes stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever . . . . . . . . 372

If you lose your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

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If your vehicle will not start—

(a) Simple checks

(b) Starting a flooded engine

Before making these checks, make sure

you have followed the correct starting pro-

cedure given in “How to start the engine”

on page 336 in Section 3 and that you

have sufficient fuel. If your vehicle is

equipped with the engine immobilizer sys-

tem, also check whether the other keys

will start the engine. If they work, your

key may be broken. Have the key

checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of

your keys work, there may be a malfunc-

tion in the immobilizer system. Call your

Toyota dealer. (See “Keys (with engine

immobilizer system)” on page 13 in Sec-

tion 1−2.)

If the engine will not start, your engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking.

NOTICE

Do not pull− or push−start the ve-

hicle. It may damage the vehicle or

If this happens, turn the key to “START”

with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.

Keep the key and accelerator pedal in

these positions for 15 seconds and re-

lease them. Then try starting the engine

with your foot off the accelerator pedal.

cause

a

collision when the engine

starts. Also the three−way catalytic

converter may overheat and become a

fire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normal

speed but will not start—

If the engine does not start after 15 se-

conds of cranking, release the key, wait

a few minutes and try again.

1. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or

“LOCK” and try starting the engine

again.

If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer

or qualified repair shop for assistance.

2. If the engine will not start, the engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded

engine” on page 350 for further instruc-

tions.

If the engine is not turning over or is

turning over too slowly—

NOTICE

1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.

Do not crank for more than 30 se-

conds at a time. This may overheat

the starter and wiring systems.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch

on the interior light.

3. If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call

a

Toyota

3. If the light is out, dim or goes out

when the starter is cranked, the battery

is discharged. You may try jump start-

ing. See “(c) Jump starting” on page

351 for further instructions.

dealer or qualified repair shop.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still will

not start, it needs adjustment or repair.

Call

a

Toyota dealer or qualified repair

shop.

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(c) Jump starting

To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to your vehicle which might re-

sult from battery explosion, acid burns,

electrical burns, or damaged electronic

components, these instructions must be

followed precisely.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

D The gas normally produced by

a

1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehicles

are not touching. Turn off all unneces-

sary lights and accessories.

battery will explode if a flame or

spark is brought near. Use only

standardized jumper cables and do

not smoke or light a match while

jump starting.

When boosting, use the battery of

matching or higher quality. Any other

battery may be difficult to jump start

with.

If you are unsure about how to follow this

procedure, we strongly recommend that

you seek the help of a competent me-

chanic or towing service.

NOTICE

If jump starting is difficult, charge the

battery for several minutes.

The battery used for boosting must

be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you

are sure that the booster battery is

correct.

CAUTION

2. If required, remove all the vent plugs

from the booster and discharged batter-

ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents

on the batteries. (This helps reduce the

explosion hazard, personal injuries and

burns.)

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid

which is poisonous and corrosive.

Wear protective safety glasses when

jump starting, and avoid spilling

acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-

hicle.

3. If the engine in the vehicle with the

booster battery is not running, start it

and let it run for a few minutes. During

jump starting, run the engine at about

2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed.

D If you should accidentally get acid

on yourself or in your eyes, remove

any contaminated clothing and flush

the affected area with water im-

mediately. Then get immediate medi-

cal attention. If possible, continue

to apply water with

a

sponge or

cloth while en route to the medical

office.

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Jumper cable

Discharged

battery

Jumper cable

Discharged

battery

Positive

terminal

(“+” mark)

Booster

battery

terminal

(“+” mark)

Booster

battery

Negative terminal

(“−” mark)

Connecting point

4. Make the cable connections in the or-

der a, b, c, d.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative

(black) cable to the negative (−) termi-

nal on the booster battery.

Do not connect the cable to or near

any part that moves when the engine

is cranked.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive

(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal on the discharged battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the negative (black) jumper cable to

a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic

point of the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

CAUTION

b. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the positive (red) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal on the booster

battery.

When making the connections, to

avoid serious injury, do not lean over

the battery or accidentally let the

jumper cables or clamps touch any-

thing except the correct battery termi-

nals or the ground.

The recommended connecting point is

shown in the following illustration:

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If your engine stalls while

If you cannot increase engine

driving

speed

5. Start your engine in the normal way.

After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm

for several minutes with the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed.

If your engine stalls while driving...

If engine speed does not increase when

the accelerator pedal is depressed, there

may be a problem somewhere in the elec-

tronic throttle control system.

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the

exact reverse order: the negative cable

and then the positive cable.

At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-

er, if you depress the accelerator pedal

more firmly and slowly, you can drive your

vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or

“LOCK”, and try starting the engine

again.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover

cloths—they may now contain sulfuric

acid.

If the engine will not start, see “If your

vehicle will not start” on page 350 in this

Section.

Even if the abnormality of the electronic

throttle control system is corrected during

low speed driving, the system may not be

recovered until the engine is stopped and

the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

8. If removed, replace all the battery vent

plugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent (for example, lights left on),

you should have it checked at your Toyota

dealer.

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-

er assist for the brakes and steering

will not work so steering and braking

will be much harder than usual.

If the first start attempt is not success-

ful...

CAUTION

Be especially careful to prevent erro-

neous pedal operation.

Check that the clamp on the jumper

cables are tight. Recharge the discharged

battery with the jumper cables connected

for several minutes and restart your en-

gine in the normal way.

If the another attempt is not successful,

the battery may be depleted. Have it ch-

ecked at your Toyota dealer.

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If your vehicle overheats

If your engine coolant temperature

gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-

perience a loss of power, or if you hear

a loud knocking or pinging noise, the

engine has probably overheated. You

should follow this procedure...

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the

6. After the engine coolant temperature

has cooled to normal, again check the

coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-

sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-

ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the

system. You should have it checked as

soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.

However, note that water draining from

the air conditioning is normal if it has

been used.

CAUTION

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergency

flashers. Put the transmission in “P”

and apply the parking brake. Turn off

the air conditioning if it is being used.

When the engine is running, keep

hands and clothing away from the

moving fan and engine drive belts.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the

radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.

Wait until the steam subsides before

opening the hood. If there is no coolant

boiling over or steam, leave the engine

running and make sure the electric

cooling fan is operating. If it is not,

turn the ignition off.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-

gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer

for assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, check

the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add

coolant to the reservoir while the en-

gine is running. Fill it about half full.

For the coolant type, see “Coolant type

selection” on page 400 in Section 7−2.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keep

the hood closed until there is no

steam. Escaping steam or coolant is

a sign of very high pressure.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the coolant

reservoir cap when the engine and

radiator are hot. Serious injury could

result from scalding hot fluid and

steam blown out under pressure.

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If you have a flat tire—

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

tiously off the road to a safe place

well away from the traffic. Avoid

stopping on the center divider of

a highway. Park on a level spot

with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on your

emergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and

put the transmission in “P”.

CAUTION

D Make sure to set the jack prop-

erly in the jack point. Raising

the vehicle with jack improper-

ly positioned will damage the

vehicle or may allow the ve-

hicle to fall off the jack and

cause personal injury.

When jacking, be sure to observe

the following to reduce the possi-

bility of death or serious injury:

D Follow jacking instructions.

D Do not put any part of your

body under the vehicle sup-

ported by the jack. Otherwise,

personal injury may occur.

D Never get under the vehicle

when the vehicle is supported

by the jack alone.

D Use the jack only for lifting

your vehicle during wheel

changing.

D Do not start or run the engine

while your vehicle is supported

by the jack.

4. Have everyone get out of the ve-

hicle on the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions

thoroughly.

D Do not raise the vehicle with

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

ground, firmly set the parking

brake and put the transmission

in “P”. Block the wheel diago-

nally opposite to the one being

changed if necessary.

someone in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do

not place any objects on top

of or underneath the jack.

D Raise the vehicle only high

enough to remove and change

the tire.

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—Required tools and spare

tire

1. Get the required tools and

spare tire on the back door.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a

deflated tire. Driving even a

short distance can damage a

tire and wheel beyond repair.

To prepare yourself for an emergency,

you should familiarize yourself with

the use of the jack, each of the tools

and their storage locations.

Tool bag

Jack

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To remove the jack, turn the jack joint

by hand.

To remove: Turn the joint in direction

1 until the jack is free.

To remove the spare cover:

2. Close the back door. Remove the

spare tire cover.

1. Open the back door. Unhook the

latch handle which on the bottom

of the spare tire cover.

To store: Turn the joint in direction 2

until the jack is firmly secured to pre-

vent it flying forward during a collision

or sudden braking.

To prevent theft, the latch handle can

be released only when the back door

is opened.

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—Blocking the wheel

—Removing wheel ornament

Type A

To remove the spare tire, turn the

hold−down nuts counterclockwise

with the wheel nut wrench and re-

move them.

2. Block the wheel diagonally op-

posite the flat tire to keep the

vehicle from rolling when it is

jacked up.

When stowing the spare tire, put it in

place and secure it to prevent it from

flying forward during a collision or

sudden braking.

When blocking the wheel, place a

wheel block in front of one of the front

wheels or behind one of the rear

wheels.

Type B

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—Loosening wheel nuts

3. Remove the wheel ornament.

CAUTION

Pry off the wheel ornament, using the

beveled end of the wheel nut wrench

as shown.

Never use oil or grease on the

bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose

and the wheels may fall off,

which could cause a serious ac-

cident.

CAUTION

Do not try to pull off the orna-

ment by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid

unexpected personal injury.

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before

raising the vehicle.

Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise

to loosen. To get maximum leverage,

fit the wrench to the nut so that the

handle is on the right side, as shown

above. Grab the wrench near the end

of the handle and pull up on the han-

dle. Be careful that the wrench does

not slip off the nut.

Do not remove the nuts yet—just un-

screw them about one−half turn.

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—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when

the vehicle is supported by the

jack alone.

5. Position the jack at the correct

jack point as shown.

6. After making sure that no one

is in the vehicle, raise it high

enough so that the spare tire

can be installed.

Make sure the jack is positioned on

a level and solid place.

Remember you will need more ground

clearance when putting on the spare

tire than when removing the flat tire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack

handle into the jack (it is a loose fit)

and turn it clockwise. As the jack

touches the vehicle and begins to lift,

double−check that it is properly posi-

tioned.

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—Changing wheels

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

7. Remove the wheel nuts and

change tires.

Before putting on wheels, remove any

corrosion on the mounting surfaces

with a wire brush or such. Installation

of wheels without good metal−to−met-

al contact at the mounting surface can

cause wheel nuts to loosen and

eventually cause a wheel to come off

while driving.

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin-

ger tight.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it

aside.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end

inward) and tighten them as much as

you can by hand. Press back on the

tire back and see if you can tighten

them more.

Roll the spare wheel into position and

align the holes in the wheel with the

bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get

at least the top bolt started through

its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it

back over the other bolts.

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—Lowering your vehicle

CAUTION

Never use oil or grease on the

bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead

to overtightening the nuts and

damaging the bolts. The nuts

may loose and the wheels may

fall off, which could cause a seri-

ous accident. If there is oil or

grease on any bolt or nut, clean

it.

D When lowering the vehicle,

make sure all portions of your

body and all other persons

around will not be injured as

the vehicle is lowered to the

ground.

D Have the wheel nuts tightened

with torque wrench to 103 N·m

(10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf), as soon

as possible after changing

wheels. Otherwise, the nuts

may loosen and the wheels

may fall off, which could cause

a serious accident.

9. Lower the vehicle completely

and tighten the wheel nuts.

Turn the jack handle counterclock-

wise to lower the vehicle.

Use only the wheel nut wrench and

turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts.

Do not use other tools or any addition-

al leverage other than your hands,

such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.

Make sure the wrench is securely en-

gaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in

the order shown. Repeat the process

until all the nuts are tight.

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—Stowing flat tire

10.Install the flat tire and spare tire

cover on the back door.

CAUTION

Make sure that the rubber rings

are not installed to the wheel

nuts for aluminum wheel. Other-

wise, the nuts may become loose

and the wheel may fall off, which

may cause a serious accident.

CAUTION

Make sure flat tire and spare tire

cover are securely in place in

their storage location to reduce

the possibility of personal injury

during a collision or sudden

braking.

After repairing the flat tire, be sure

to reinstall the rubber rings to the

wheel nuts before stowing the spare

tire. If the steel wheel is stowed with-

out reinstalling the rubber rings to the

wheel nuts, the spare tire carrier may

produce abnormal noise when the ve-

hicle is driven.

On vehicles with aluminum wheels

and a steel wheel for the spare, re-

move the rubber rings from the wheel

nuts of the spare tire carrier before

stowing a flat tire. Be careful not to

lose the rubber rings after removing

them.

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Guides

On some models—Before stowing the

flat tire, remove the center wheel or-

nament by pushing from the reverse

side.

Be careful not to lose the wheel orna-

ment.

To install the spare tire cover:

2. Attach the cover by hooking the

2 inner protrusions.

1. Insert the hooks under the guides

to the upper slots and lower the

cover.

Check that the cover is securely at-

tached.

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—Reinstalling wheel ornament

Type A

Type C

3. Open the back door. Lock the

latch handle which is on the bot-

tom of the cover.

11.Reinstall the wheel ornament.

Type A and B—

4. Close the back door.

1. Put the wheel ornament into posi-

tion.

Check that the cover is securely in

place.

Type A only: Align the cutout of

the wheel ornament with the valve

stem as shown.

2. Then firmly tap the outer edge of

the wheel cap with the side or heel

of your hand to snap into place.

Type B

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—After changing wheels

Type C—

Push the wheel ornament into the

center hole.

With a spare tire of different wheel

type from the installed tires, the wheel

ornament can not be installed into the

spare tire. After repairing the flat tire,

reinstall the wheel ornament.

12.Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

CAUTION

Adjust the air pressure to the specifi-

cation designated on page 427 in

Section 8. If the pressure is lower,

drive slowly to the nearest service

station and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla-

tion valve cap as dirt and moisture

could get into the valve core and

possibly cause air leakage. If the cap

is missing, have a new one put on as

soon as possible.

Before driving, make sure all the

tools and jack are securely in

place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of person-

al injury during a collision or

sudden braking.

CAUTION

D Take due care in handling the

ornament to avoid unexpected

personal injury.

13.Restow all the tools and jack se-

curely.

D Do not attach a heavily dam-

aged plastic wheel ornament.

It may fly off the wheel and

cause accidents while the ve-

hicle is moving.

As soon after changing wheels as

possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the

torque specified on page 427 in Sec-

tion 8 with a torque wrench. Have a

technician repair the flat tire.

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If your vehicle needs to be

towed—

If your vehicle becomes stuck

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,

mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt

to rock the vehicle free by moving it

forward and backward.

NOTICE

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

If you rock your vehicle, observe the

following precautions to prevent dam-

age to the transmission and other

parts.

—From front

You can use the “AUTO LSD” switch

(two−wheel drive models) or four−wheel

drive lock switch (four−wheel drive

models) in this situation. (For details,

see “AUTO LSD system” on page 151

or “Active torque control 4WD system”

on page 148 in Section 1−7.)

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

spinning the wheels.

CAUTION

z If your vehicle remains stuck after

rocking the vehicle several times,

consider other ways such as tow-

ing.

Do not attempt to rock the vehicle

free by moving it forward and back-

ward if people or objects are any-

where near the vehicle. During the

rocking operation the vehicle may

suddenly move forward or backward

as it becomes unstuck, causing injury

or damage to nearby people or ob-

jects.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Two−wheel drive models

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If towing is necessary, we recommend

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

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).

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.

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” on page 369 in this Section.

Two−wheel drive models—

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—Release the parking brake.

—From rear

NOTICE

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.

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.

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

From rear—

Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

NOTICE

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.

Four−wheel drive models

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—Emergency towing

(b) Using flat bed truck

(c) Towing with sling

type truck

Four−wheel drive models—

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

Use a towing dolly under the wheels not

lifted by the truck.

(b) Using flat bed truck

All models—

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

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 eyelets

on the front of the vehicle. Use extreme

caution when towing vehicle.

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

ther from the front or rear. This may

cause body damage.

To install the front towing eyelet, see

“—Installing front towing eyelet” described

below.

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—Installing front towing eyelet

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 eyelet provided.

z 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 “N”. The key

must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”

(engine running).

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

CAUTION

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.

1. Remove the front towing eyelet cover

on the front bumper, using a flathead

screwdriver which is wrapped with a

cloth.

If the engine is not running, the pow-

er assist for the brakes and steering

will not work so steering and braking

will be much harder than usual.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would place

excessive stress on the emergency

towing eyelet and towing cable or

chain. The eyelet and towing cable or

chain may break and cause serious

injury or damage.

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—Emergency towing eyelet

precautions

D Before emergency towing, check that

the eyelet is not broken or damaged

and that the installation bolts are not

loose.

D Fasten the towing cable or chain se-

curely to the eyelet.

D Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady

and even force.

D To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not

pull from the side or at

a

vertical

angle. Always pull straight ahead.

2. Use the front towing eyelet in the tool

bag. Secure it to the hole on the

bumper by turning clockwise. (For the

tool bag location, see “—Required tools

and spare tire” on page 356 in this

Section.)

3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely

by a wheel nut wrench.

CAUTION

When installing the eyelet on the ve-

hicle, be sure to tighten the front

eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,

it may come off when being towed

and result in death or serious injury.

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—Tips for towing a stuck

vehicle

If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

The following methods are effective to get

out when your vehicle is struck in mud,

sand or other condition from which the

vehicle cannot be driven out under its own

power. Use extreme caution when towing

vehicles. In addition, keep away from the

vehicles and towing cable or chain when

towing.

CAUTION

If the emergency towing eyelet is

used to get out when your vehicle

becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-

er condition from which the vehicle

cannot be driven out under its own

power, make sure to observe the pre-

cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,

excessive stress will be put on the

eyelet and the towing cable or chain

may break, causing serious injury or

damage.

D Remove the soil and sand in the front

and the back of the tires.

D Place a stone or wood under the tires.

D If the towing vehicle can hardly

move, do not forcibly continue the

towing. Contact your Toyota dealer

or a commercial tow truck service

for assistance.

If you cannot shift the selector lever

out of “P” position to other positions

even though the brake pedal is de-

pressed, use the shift lock override but-

ton as follows:

D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”

position. Make sure the parking

brake is applied.

D Keep away from the vehicle during

towing.

2. Pry up the cover with

screwdriver or equivalent.

a

flathead

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If you lose your keys

You can purchase a new key at your

Toyota dealer if you can give them the

key number. If your vehicle is equipped

with the engine immobilizer system, the

dealer will also need your master key.

Vehicles with engine immobilizer system—

Even if you lose only one key, contact

your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If

you lose all your master keys, you cannot

make new keys; the whole engine immobi-

lizer system must be replaced.

See the suggestion given in “Keys (with

engine immobilizer system)” on page 13 in

Section 1−2.

3. Insert your finger into the hole to

push down the shift lock override

button. You can shift out of “P”

position only while pushing the but-

ton.

You can use the wireless remote control

system with the new key. Contact your

Toyota dealer for detailed information.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle and

you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota

dealers can still open the door for you,

using their special tools. If you must

4. Shift into “N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety,

keep the brake pedal depressed.

break

a

window to get in, we suggest

breaking the smallest side window be-

cause it is the least expensive to replace.

Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from

the glass.

Be sure to have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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