tow TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2009 XV40 / 8.G Owner's Manual

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5-1. Essential information .... 342If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 342
If you think something is wrong ............................. 345
Event data recorder ......... 346 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 348
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 348
If a warning message is displayed........................ 357
If you have a flat tire......... 368
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 378
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 380
If you lose your keys ........ 381
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 382
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 385
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 389
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 393

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The hybrid system is operating, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehic le's rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (→P. 343)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the front
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
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.

344 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rearUse a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flat bed truckIf 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP3
STEP4
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (
→P.
404)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pr essure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hooks (if equipped)
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
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 and result in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and put the
shift lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

394 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

434 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ........ 105
Booster seats, installation ..... 109
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 105
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 109
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 100
Infant seats, definition ........... 105
Infant seats, installation......... 109
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 113
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 110
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 115
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................95
Child restraint system............ 105
Child-protectors .......................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 109
Moon roof precautions ............77
Power window lock switch.......73
Power window precautions .....74
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 323
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 61
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................67
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 259
Trunk precautions ...................55
12-volt battery precautions ................. 302, 387
Child-protectors .........................51 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 255
Compass................................... 269
Condenser ................................ 298
Console box ............................. 248
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 389
Cruise control .......................... 155
Cup holder ................................ 250
Curtain shield airbags ............... 88
Customizable features ............ 421
Daytime running light
system .................................... 151
Defogger Rear window ......................... 182
Side mirror ............................ 182
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Trip information ..................... 146
Warning message ................. 357
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 244
Wattage................................. 405
Doors Door glasses ........................... 73
Door lock ..................... 36, 47, 50
Side mirrors............................. 71
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 351
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 121
Correct posture ....................... 86
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 166
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Alphabetical index
“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .... 174
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 382
Electric power steering........... 158
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 348
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 382
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 380
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .................... 385
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 348
If you have a flat tire ............ 368
If you lose your keys............. 381
If you think something is wrong ................................. 345
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 393
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 342
If your vehicle overheats ...... 389
Engine
Compartment........................ 291
Engine switch ...................... 131
Hood ..................................... 288
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 131
Identification number ............ 396
Ignition switch ....................... 131
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
Overheating .......................... 389
Power switch ........................ 131 Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................139
Engine oil
Capacity ................................400
Checking ...............................292
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................294
Engine switch ...........................131
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................346
Floor mat...................................262
Fluid Brake .....................................298
Washer ..................................299
Front passenger occupant classification system ............100
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................351
Front seats Adjustment ..............................56
Front side marker lights Wattage .................................405
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................405
Fuel Capacity ................................398
Fuel gauge ............................139
Gas station information .........444
Information ............................406
Refueling .................................78
Type ......................................406
Fuel economy meter ................139
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................78
Fuses.........................................325E
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Alphabetical index
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 171
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TRAC ........................................ 158
Traction control ....................... 158
Transmission ........................... 135 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 380
Transmission ........................ 135
Trip information....................... 145
Trip meter................................. 139
Trunk Opener ................................... 54
Trunk light
Trunk light............................... 55
Wattage ................................ 405
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 336
Switch ................................... 137
Wattage ................................ 405
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 254
Wattage ................................ 405
Vanity mirrors .......................... 254
VDIM ......................................... 158
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 158
Vehicle identification number................................... 396
Vehicle stability control .......... 158
VSC ........................................... 158
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 348
Open door ............................ 351
Seat belt reminder ................ 351
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 349
Brake assist system ............. 349
Brake system........................ 348
Charging system .... .............. 348 Electric power steering ..........349
Low fuel level ........................351
Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................351
Malfunction indicator lamp ....349
Master warning light ..............351
Open door .............................351
Pretensioners ........................349
Seat belt reminder light .........351
SRS airbags ..........................349
Warning messages
Engine coolant temperature ........................358
Engine oil maintenance ......... 360
Engine oil pressure ...............358
Hybrid system .......................358
Moon roof ..............................360
Open door .............................360
Parking brake ........................360
Smart key system... ...............365
Steering lock .........................359
Trunk .....................................360
Vehicle stability control..........359
Washer fluid ..........................360
Washer Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................166
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............274
Weight .......................................396 Cargo capacity ......................162
Load limits .............................165
Weight ...................................396
Wheels ......................................317
Window glasses ........................73
Window lock switch ...................73
Windows
Power windows .......................73
Rear window defogger ..........182
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
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