towing TOYOTA CAMRY 2012 XV50 / 9.G User Guide

416 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
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
damaged.

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5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ 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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tire
Remove the luggage floor cover
and spare tire cover.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite ends of the tire.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 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 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 and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 204)
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STEP3
STEP4
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520 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................108
Battery precautions ....... 364, 457
Child restraint system............ 118
Child-protectors .......................54
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................71
Installing child restraints ........ 122
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 387
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 308
Trunk precautions ...................60
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 334
Interior ................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 300
Coin holder ............................... 292
Compass ................................... 322
Condenser ................................ 361
Console box ............................. 291
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 459
Cruise control........................... 199
Cup holder ................................ 294
Curtain shield airbags ............. 100
Customizable features............. 493 Daytime running light
system .................................... 189
Defogger Outside rear view mirror........ 240
Rear window ......................... 240
Dimensions .............................. 466
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 347
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 285
Wattage................................. 477
Doors Door lock ..................... 32, 46, 52
Door windows ......................... 81
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 79
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 423
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 98
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 218D

526 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 169
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................95
Engine immobilizer system .....92
Tire inflation pressure ............. 375
Tire information Glossary ................................ 487
Size ....................................... 484
Tire identification number ...... 483
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 485
Tires Chains ................................... 218
Checking ............................... 367
If you have a flat tire .............. 435
Inflation pressure................... 375
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 368
Replacing .............................. 435
Rotating tires ......................... 367
Size ....................................... 474
Snow tires ............................. 218
Spare tire............................... 435 Tools ......................................... 435
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 223
Trailer towing ........................ 222
TRAC ......................................... 203
Traction control ....................... 203
Trip information ....................... 169
Trip meter ................................. 169
Trunk Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 59
Wattage................................. 477
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 477
Valet key ..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 299
Wattage................................. 477
Vanity mirrors .......................... 299
Vehicle data recordings ............ 21
Vehicle identification number ................................... 466
Vehicle stability control .......... 203
VSC ........................................... 203T
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