towing TOYOTA AYGO 2021 User Guide

4438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a 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 a 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.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
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.

4448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehi-
cles without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system).
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. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced 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.
NOTICE
■ Towing with a sling-type truck
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

4458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must
be installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using the follow-
ing procedure.
Take out the wheel bolt wrench (if equipped) and towing eyelet.
( P. 461, 482)
Push the lower left of the eyelet
cover and then open it.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel bolt
wrench (if equipped) or hard
metal bar.
To prevent damaging the front
bumper, wrap the wheel bolt
wrench with a rag as shown in the
illustration.
Emergency towing procedure

4468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Securely attach a cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle being
towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: When the shift
lever cannot be shifted. ( P. 496)
■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 bolt wrench
● Vehicles with a wheel bolt wrench: Wheel bolt wrench is installed in luggage
compartment. ( P. 461, 482)
● Vehicles without a wheel bolt wrench: Wheel bolt wrench can be purchased
at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

4618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*: Use of the jack (P. 486)
A jack can be purchased at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Towing eyelet
Jack* (if equipped)
Wheel cap clip (if equipped)
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4828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Towing eyelet
Jack
Wheel bolt wrench
Spare tire
Tool tray
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5088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■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 (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-
mission)
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.

541Alphabetical index
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Tools ................................. 461, 482
Top strap .................................... 72
Top tether anchorages .............. 71
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 444
Towing eyelet ........................ 445
Trailer towing ........................ 213
Toyota Safety Sense................ 245
Transmission
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 496
Manual transmission ............. 227
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 222
Paddle shift switches ............ 223
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 279
Trip information ....................... 105
Trip meters ............................... 106
Turn signal lights ..................... 229
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 429, 432, 435
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 520USB port
*......................... 305, 313
Vanity mirrors .......................... 373
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 511
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 279
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 279
Warning buzzers ...................... 449
Brake system ........................ 449
Downshifting ......................... 224
Electric power steering
system ................................ 451
Key reminder ........................ 145
Open back door .................... 453
Open door ............................. 453
PCS (Pre-Collision
system) .............................. 251
Seat belt remainder .............. 453
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 453, 457
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*: For vehicles with a multimedia system, refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.