emergency towing TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2011 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After fil-
ing a police report, call the Safe ty Connect response center at 1-
800-331-4331 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforc ement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button
to reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering
agent will determine your vehicl e’s location, assess the emer-
gency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deliv ery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced Roadside Assistance se rvices and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connec t Terms and Conditions, which are
available at Toyota.com.

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15H-LP RH-HI10 ARight-hand headlight (high
beam)
16H-LP LH-HI10 ALeft-hand headlight (high
beam)
17HTR50 A
Air conditioning system
18400W INV 80 APower outlets
19ST30 AStarter system
20H-LP HI20 A
H-LP RH-HI, H-LP LH-HI fuses
21ALT-S7.5 A Charging system
22TURN&HAZ15 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
23ETCS10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
24TOWING30 A
Trailer stop/turn lights
25SHORT PIN 
No circuit
26RAD NO.1 10 A Audio system
27AM27.5 A Starter system
28MAYDAY 7.5 ASafety connect
29AMP30 A
Audio system
30ABS NO.150 AABS, VSC
31ABS NO.230 AABS, VSC
32AIR PMP50 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
33DOME10 A
Interior lights, vanity lights
34ECU-B10 AMultiplex communication sys-
tem, meter and gauge
35H-LP RH-LO10 ARight-hand headlight (low
beam)
36H-LP LH-LO10 A
Left-hand headlight (low beam)
37INJ10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
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(s).
This should only be attempted
on hard surfaced roads for short
distances 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.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
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Using a flatbed truckIf 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
damaged.
■ Before emergency towing
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode
(engine running).
Part-time 4WD models: Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to
H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch in
H4F. (The center differential is unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
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CAUTION
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Caution while towing
● Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on
the ground.
4WD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with
the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● 2WD models without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
● 2WD models with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● 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.

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NOTICE
■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.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) in emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission and transfer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: Pull the tire toward
the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually
check that tire is not interfering with components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace the cover.
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■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 515)
■When using the spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spare tire after
the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with 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.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lu nge 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 resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
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 parki ng brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC (TRC) and VSC if these functions are hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 255)
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Alphabetical index
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Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 607
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................624
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............112
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................633
Size .......................................630
Tire identification number ......629
Uniform tire quality grading ...631
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................628
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................623
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T