towing TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2015 XX40 / 4.G User Guide

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When trouble arises
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
If your Toyota is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If 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 dam-
aged.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck

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CAUTION
Observe the following precaution.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using a 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, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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.
■ 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.
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 trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front 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.

489Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 193
Defogger Front windshield.................... 267
Outside rear view mirrors...... 273
Rear window ......................... 273
Dimensions .............................. 444
Dinghy towing .......................... 176
Display Cruise control........................ 211
Dynamic radar
cruise control ...................... 215
Multi-information display ......... 96
Trip information ....................... 97
Warning message ................. 414
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................... 335
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 452
Door lock Doors .................................... 129
Smart key system ................. 111
Wireless remote control ........ 126 Doors ........................................ 129
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 131
Door glasses......................... 152
Door lock .............................. 129
Open door warning buzzer ... 115
Open door warning light ....... 406
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 149
Rear door child-protector ...... 130
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 138
Driving ...................................... 160 Break-in tips.......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving mode select switch ... 230
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 254
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 256
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 215
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Tires .......................................... 354Chains................................... 258
Checking ............................... 354
If you have a flat tire ............. 415
Inflation pressure .................. 451
Information ............................ 456
Replacing .............................. 415
Rotating tires......................... 354
Size ....................................... 451
Snow tires ............................. 259
Spare tire .............................. 415
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 355
Warning light ......................... 407
Tools ......................................... 416
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 176
Emergency towing ................ 400
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
*
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 232
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ........................ 73
Traction motor
(electric motor) ........................ 69
Transmission ........................... 185 Driving mode select switch ... 230
Hybrid transmission .............. 185
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 429
S mode ................................. 186 Trip information ......................... 97
Trip meters ................................. 91
Trunk ........................................ 132
Internal trunk release lever ... 133
Luggage security system ...... 133
Smart key system ................. 112
Trunk features ...................... 286
Trunk grip ............................. 132
Trunk light ............................. 133
Trunk opener main switch .... 133
Trunk opener switch ............. 132
Wireless remote control ........ 126
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 133
Wattage ................................ 452
Turn signal lights .................... 188 Replacing light bulbs .... 388, 390
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Wattage ................................ 452
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.