tow TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2010 XV40 / 8.G Owner's Manual

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 390
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 391
If you think something is wrong ......................... 394
Event data recorder ......... 395
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 397
If a warning message is displayed........................ 406
If you have a flat tire......... 417
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 427
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 429
If you lose your keys ........ 430
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 431
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 434
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 438
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 442

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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. 392)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

392 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the frontRelease 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.

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Use 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 da mage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

422 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. 453)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure 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 striki ng 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 t he 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.

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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.

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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 99
Child restraint system ........... 109
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 113
Moon roof precautions............ 81
Power window lock switch ...... 76
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 371
Seat belt comfort guide .......... 64
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 70
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Seat heater precautions ....... 306
Trunk precautions................... 56
12-volt battery precautions ................ 350, 436
Child-protectors ........................ 52
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 322
Interior .................................. 324
Seat belts ............................. 325
Clock ........................................ 302
Compass .................................. 317
Condenser ............................... 346
Console box............................. 294
Cooling system
Engine overheating .............. 438
Cruise control .......................... 161
Cup holder ............................... 296
Curtain shield airbags .............. 92
Customizable features ............ 470 Daytime running light
system ....................................156
Defogger Rear window .........................190
Side mirror.............................190
Dimension.................................446
Dinghy towing ..........................178
Display Trip information .....................151
Warning message .................406
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....333
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................290
Wattage .................................454
Doors Door glasses ...........................76
Door lock .....................37, 48, 51
Side mirrors .............................74
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................400
Driving Break-in tips ..........................125
Correct posture .......................90
Procedures ............................124
Winter driving tips..................173D

486 Alphabetical index
“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch ..... 182
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged........... 431
Electric power steering ........... 165
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 390
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 397
If a warning message is displayed............................. 406
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 431
If the hybrid system
will not start ......................... 427
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 429
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery ..................... 434
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 397
If you have a flat tire ............. 417
If you lose your keys ............. 430
If you think something is wrong .................................. 394
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 442
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 391
If your vehicle overheats ....... 438 Engine
Compartment ........................ 339
Engine switch ....................... 135
Hood ..................................... 336
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 135
Identification number............. 446
Ignition switch ....................... 135
If the hybrid system will not start......................... 427
Overheating .......................... 438
Power switch ......................... 135
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 450
Checking ............................... 344
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 144
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 449
Checking ............................... 340
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 342
Engine switch........................... 135
EPS............................................ 165
Event data recorder ................. 395E

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 144
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 154
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system................. 87
Theft prevention labels ............. 89
Tire inflation pressure ............ 361
Tire information Glossary ............................... 464
Size ...................................... 461
Tire identification number ..... 460
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 462
Tires
Chains .................................. 173
Checking .............................. 352
If you have a flat tire ............. 417
Inflation pressure .................. 361
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 353
Replacing ............................. 417
Rotating tires ........................ 352
Size ...................................... 453
Snow tires............................. 173
Spare tire .............................. 417 Tools .........................................417
Total load capacity...................172
Towing
Dinghy towing........................178
Trailer towing.........................177
TRAC .........................................165
Traction control........................165
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................429
Transmission .........................139
Trip information .......................150
Trip meter .................................144
Trunk Opener ....................................55
Trunk light Trunk light ...............................56
Wattage .................................454
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............383
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................454T