emergency towing TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2016 N280 / 5.G User Guide

4417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 367)
■When using the spare tire (Vehicles without P245/60R20 tires)
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.
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 to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 367)

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
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 other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to
free the vehicle. (P. 261)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
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 resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging 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.
●When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
(
P. 422)
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526Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Tires .......................................... 365
Chains................................... 270
Checking ............................... 365
If you have a flat tire ............. 429
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ............................ 473
Replacing .............................. 429
Rotating tires......................... 366
Size ....................................... 468
Snow tires ............................. 271
Spare tire .............................. 429
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 367
Warning light ......................... 416
Tools ......................................... 430
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 173
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 190
Emergency towing ................ 407
Trailer towing ........................ 174
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 259
Trailer Sway Control................ 259
Transmission ........................... 199
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 81Turn signal lights .................... 202
Replacing light bulbs .... 390, 396
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
USB port
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Valet key ..................................... 90
Vanity lights ............................. 308
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 308
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 459
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 259
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 291
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 259
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