towing TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Owner's Manual

4487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection →P. 602
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
Gasoline
engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine 1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running, but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional 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 necessary to contact dealers before towing
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
XFrom the frontXFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 or hooks. This should only be attempted on hard sur-
faced roads for at most 80 km (50 miles) 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.
For vehicles with Multidrive, only the front towing eyelets may be
used.Take out the towing eyelet. ( →P. 545, 561)
Push the eyelet cover and then
open it.
The eyelet cover has a rotary
mechanism which allows the cover
to be opened by pushing on the
outer side.
Emergency towing
XTowing eyelet (front)XTowing hook (rear)
Emergency towing procedure
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When trouble arises
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Insert a wheel nut wrench or
hard metal bar into the towing
eyelet parallel to the front
bumper surface.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
cover the ends of the wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar with rags,
tapes, etc.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 577
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the trunk or luggage compartment.
(→ P. 545, 561)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ 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 eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■ 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.
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 driv-
etrain and related parts may be dam-
aged.
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Vehicles without smart entry & start 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.
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism 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.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a flatbed truck
●Do not drive over the wheel chocks, as doing so may damage the tires.
● When lashing the front tires, do not tie down the vehicle over any parts
other than the tires (do not use parts such as the suspension).
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When trouble arises
XVehicles with compact spare tire
XVehicles with full-size spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools (sedan)
Towing eyelet
Jack
Jack handleSpare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Parking brake release tool1
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Jack
Towing eyelet
Spare tireJack handle
Parking brake release tool
Wheel nut wrench1
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XVehicles with compact spare tire
XVehicles with full-size spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools (wagon)
Rear auxiliary box
Jack handle
Spare tire
JackWheel nut wrench
Parking brake release tool
Towing eyelet1
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Rear auxiliary box
Jack handle
Spare tire
Parking brake release toolTowing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack1
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When trouble arises
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 508)
XSedan
*1: Use of the jack and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) ( →P. 551)
A jack and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another dul y qualified and equipped professional.
*2: Use of the wheel cap clip. (if equipped) ( →P. 478)
Before repairing the tire
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench*1
Towing eyelet
Parking brake release tool
Jack*
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Wheel cap clip*2
Jack handle*1
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
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