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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to the ACCESSORY mode
so that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not st rong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle from the rear, 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 from the rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided. The spare
tire can only be used on the front wheels.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Jack
Spare tireJack handle
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP2
Disc wheel
seat
Tapered portion
STEP3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position, release the parking
brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 8 8 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions.............................. 98
Battery precautions ..............395, 494
Child restraint system....................... 108
Child-protectors ................................... 43
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 63
Installing child restraints .....................112
Moon roof precautions ..................... 79
Power window lock switch...............73
Power window precautions ............ 75
Removed electron ic key battery
precautions ........................................ 418
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 61
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 65
Seat belt precautions .......................... 64
Seat heater precautions ................. 339
Trunk precautions ................................ 48
Child-protectors ...................................... 43
Cigarette lighter....................................336
Cleaning Exterior ...................................................366
Interior .....................................................369
Seat belts................................................ 370
Clock .......................................................... 331 Coat hooks.............................................. 343
Compass .................................................. 354
Condenser ................................................391
Console box ........................................... 324
Cooling system
Engine overheating .......................... 495
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 181
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 166
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 169
Cup holders ............................................ 326
Curtain shield airbags .............................91
Customizable features ....................... 528
Daytime running light system ........... 159
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 218
Side mirrors............................................ 218
Dimension ............................................... 502
Dinghy towing........................................ 207
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 169
Satellite switch mode........................332
Trip information.................................... 154
Warning message ............................ 463
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Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 378
Door courtesy lightsDoor courtesy lights .......................... 319
Wattage ................................................... 512
Door pockets ......................................... 328
Doors Door lock ................................ 28, 39, 42
Door windows ........................................ 73
Side mirrors................................................71
Driver's seat belt reminder light .... 456
Driving Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 122
Driving position memory ....................... 51
Electric power steering ....................... 187
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 489
Emergency flashers Switch .......................................................442 Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................487
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................. 492
If the warning buzzer sounds ......453
If the warning light turns on...........453
If a warning message is displayed.............................................463
If you have a flat tire ......................... 477
If you lose your keys ........................ 488
If you think something is wrong ...................................................449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 489
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 499
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................................................443
If your vehicle overheats ............... 495
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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ..................................................... 204
Checking ............................................... 397
If you have a flat tire ...........................477
Inflation pressure............................... 408
Inflation pressure sensor................ 397
Information............................................. 516
Replacing ................................................477
Rotating tires ........................................ 397
Size .............................................................. 511
Snow tires .............................................. 204
Tools ........................................................... 477
Total load capacity ...............................203
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 207
Emergency towing ........................... 443
Trailer towing.......................................206
TRAC.......................................................... 187
Traction control ...................................... 187
Transmission shift switches ...... 137, 139
Trip meter ................................................. 146
Trunk Extending trunk space ......................341
Opener ...................................................... 46
Trunk light Trunk light..................................................47
Wattage....................................................512 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 435
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................... 512
USB port ....................................... 246, 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 330
Wattage ................................................... 512
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 330
VDIM...........................................................187
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................187
Vehicle identification number.........503
Vehicle stability control .......................187
Voice command switch ..................... 293
VSC .............................................................187
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 453
Open door .......................................... 456
Seat belt reminder ............................ 456
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