wheel TOYOTA BZ4X 2022 Owners Manual (in English)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
8-2.Ste ps to take in an emerg ency
In the following situations, it is not
possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as
the front wheels may be locked due
to the parking lock. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing ser-
vice.
 There is a malfunction in the shift
control system. ( P.245, 527)
 There is a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P. 7 5 )
 There is a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system.
( P.542)
 The 12-volt battery is dis-
charged. ( P.544)
The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
 The EV system warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and the vehicle
does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.255)
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-
lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is not
possible to be towed by
another vehicle
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

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From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
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 or
electricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.

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When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30
km/h (18 mph).
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.
WARNING
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with
all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con-
tacting the ground, the drivetrain or
related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck, or elec-
tricity generated by the operation of
the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Right-hand drive vehicles: Do not
tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is OFF. The steer-ing lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-ing at the opposite end of the raised
vehicle. Without adequate clear- ance, the vehicle could be dam-aged while being towed.
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel bolt wrench
and towing eyelet.
( P.489,530)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehi-cle body as shown in the illustration.
3 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel bolt
wrench or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the EV system.
If the EV system does not start, turn the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.255)
■While towing
If the EV system is off, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not func- tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel bolt wrench
Wheel bolt wrench is installed in lug- gage compartment. ( P.489, 530)
Emergency towing proce-
dure
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Other noises related to the EV
system
 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
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, bro-ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not perform any of the following
as doing so may cause the parking lock mechanism to engage, locking the front wheels and possibly lead-
ing to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and open the driver’s door.
• Turn the power switch off.
■Installing towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely
installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
even after several minutes have elapsed
since performing the tire inflation pres- sure setting procedure, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-ble.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres- sure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
 P. 4 7 7
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake
system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the electric power steer-
ing system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power steering is restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre-
cautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable
that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire by using emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leak-
age should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn-ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci-
fications or makers, as the tire pres- sure warning system may not operate properly.

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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
■If “EV system stopped Steering
power low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the EV sys- tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■If “EV system overheated Output power reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating condi-tions. (For example, when driving up a
long steep hill.) Handling method: P. 5 4 9
■If “Shift System Malfunction Shift- ing Unavailable Drive to a Safe
Place and Stop” or “Shift System Malfunction Driving Unavailable” is displayed
There is a malfunction in the shift control system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If “Shift is in N Release accelerator Before Shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed when the shift position is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift position to D or R.
■If “Press brake when vehicle is stopped EV system may overheat”
is displayed
The message may be displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to
hold the vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an incline, etc. The EV sys-tem may overheat. Release the acceler-
ator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power Off To Conserve Battery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the auto-
matic power off function. Next time when starting the EV system, operate the EV system for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “Regenerative Braking Limited Press Brake to Decelerate” is dis-played
Regenerative braking may be restricted in the following situations. Firmly
If a warning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions, incorrectly per-
formed operations, and mes-
sages that indicate a need for
maintenance. When a message
is shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate to
the message.
If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been
performed, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Additionally, if a warning light
comes on or flashes at the
same time that a warning mes-
sage is displayed, take the
appropriate corrective action
for the warning light. ( P.515)

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place
NOTICE
■If “Maintenance Reqd. For Trac- tion Battery At Your Dealer” is
shown
The traction battery is scheduled to be inspected or replaced. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle with- out having the traction battery
inspected will cause the EV system not to start.
●If the EV system does not start, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or
screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired tempo-
rarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
(The kit contains a bottle of
sealant. The sealant can be
used only once to temporarily
repair one tire without remov-
ing the nail or screw from the
tire.) Depending on the dam-
age condition of the flat tire, it
may not be able to repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit.
After temporarily repairing the
tire with the kit, have the tire
repaired or replaced by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
on a hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift position to P.
 Stop the EV system.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.
 Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit if the
damage is caused by a nail or screw
passing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw from
the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair kit impos-
sible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the
vehicle until the area of the puncture,
if known, is positioned at the top of
the tire.
■A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driv-ing without sufficient air pressure
●When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on
the side wall, except the tread
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When more than one sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed through the tread on a single tire

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
■Bottle
Sticker
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit components