towing TOYOTA CAMRY 2013 XV50 / 9.G User Guide

422 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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When trouble arises
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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
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
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.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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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 if this function is hampering your attempts to free
the vehicle. ( P. 205)
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

528 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................108
Battery precautions ....... 373, 463
Child restraint system............ 119
Child-protectors .......................54
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................71
Installing child restraints ........ 123
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 394
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 315
Trunk precautions ...................60
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 342
Interior ................................... 345
Seat belts .............................. 346
Clock ......................................... 307
Coat hooks ............................... 318
Coin holder ............................... 299
Compass ................................... 330
Condenser ................................ 370
Console box ............................. 298
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 465
Cruise control........................... 200
Cup holder ................................ 301
Curtain shield airbags ............. 101
Customizable features............. 501 Daytime running light
system .................................... 190
Defogger Outside rear view mirror........ 246
Rear window ......................... 246
Dimensions .............................. 472
Dinghy towing .......................... 229
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 356
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 292
Wattage................................. 483
Doors Door lock ..................... 32, 46, 52
Door windows ......................... 81
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 79
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 429
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 99
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 224D

534 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 170
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 483
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................96
Engine immobilizer system .....93
Tire inflation pressure ............. 382
Tire information Glossary ................................ 495
Size ....................................... 492
Tire identification number ...... 491
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 493
Tires Chains ................................... 224
Checking ............................... 376
If you have a flat tire .............. 441
Inflation pressure................... 382
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 377
Replacing .............................. 441
Rotating tires ......................... 376
Size ....................................... 481
Snow tires ............................. 224
Spare tire............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 376, 429
Warning light ......................... 429 Tools ......................................... 441
Total load capacity .................. 223
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 229
Trailer towing ........................ 228
TRAC ......................................... 204
Traction control ....................... 204
Trip information ....................... 170
Trip meter ................................. 170
Trunk Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 59
Wattage................................. 483
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 483
Valet key ..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 306
Wattage................................. 483
Vanity mirrors .......................... 306
Vehicle data recordings ............ 21
Vehicle identification number ................................... 472
Vehicle stability control .......... 204
VSC ........................................... 204T
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