tow TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2021 (in English) Service Manual

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 502
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 503
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.................. 504
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 505
If you think something is wrong .......................... 508
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 509
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 519
If you have a flat tire.......... 525
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 537
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 539
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 542
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 549
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 553

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all stat e/
provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the fr ont,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
(  P. 505, 507)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The t owing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the power switch off. There is a possibility that t he steering
wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The hybrid system warning message is shown on the multi-informa -
tion display and the vehicle does not move.
● The hybrid system warning light turns on and the vehicle does n ot
move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power 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 re a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
 P. 211
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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, se t the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
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.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
(  P. 229) Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
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.

5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 end of the tire.
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

5347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Vehicles with wheel locks:
Tighten the wheel lock using the
wheel lock key after tightening
the other wheel nuts.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY US E
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 5 6 2 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you rep lace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spa re tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic e (vehi-
cles with 16 or 17-inch wheels)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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5547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

612Alphabetical index
CoolantCapacity ................................ 560
Checking ............................... 447
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 373
Cooling system ........................ 447 Hybrid system
overheating......................... 549
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 295
Cup holders.............................. 396
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 581
Daytime running light system .................................... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 382
Rear window ......................... 382
Windshield ............................ 382
Dimensions .............................. 556
Dinghy towing .......................... 211
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 295
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 275
Multi-information display ........................ 106, 119
Warning messages ............... 519 Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 438
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 390
Wattage ................................ 564
Door lock Doors .................................... 158
Key ....................................... 539
Smart key system ................. 158
Wireless remote control ........ 158
Doors ........................................ 158
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 161
Door lock .............................. 160
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 187
Rear door child-protector ...... 161
Side doors ............................ 158
Side windows........................ 189
Drive information..................... 109
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ....... 199 Sudden start restraint control ................................ 199
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 200
Correct posture ....................... 26
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 370
Procedures ........................... 198
Winter drive tips .................... 373
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 199
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 199
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 295
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613Alphabetical index
ECO Accelerator Guidance..... 125
Eco drive mode ........................ 368
Eco-friendly driving information ............................ 123
Eco guide ................................. 125
Eco score ................................. 125
EDR (Event data recorder) .......... 9
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 79
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 312 Warning light ......................... 510
Electronic key .......................... 154
Battery-saving function ......... 170
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 539
Replacing the battery ............ 482
Emergency flashers ................ 502 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 509
If a warning light turns on ..... 509
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 519
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 542
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 539
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 537
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 504
If you have a flat tire ............. 525
If you lose your keys ............. 155
If you think something is wrong ................................. 508
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 553
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 503
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 505
If your vehicle overheats....... 549
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 214
Compartment ........................ 443
Engine switch ....................... 212
Hood ..................................... 440
How to start the hybrid system .......... ...................... 212
Identification number ............ 557
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 503
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 212
Overheating .......................... 549
Power switch ........................ 212
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621Alphabetical index
Meter control switches...................... 107, 121
Moon roof switches ............... 192
“ODO/TRIP” switch ....... 107, 121
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 187
Paddle shift switches ............ 225
Parking brake switch............. 229
Phone switch
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Power switch......................... 212
Power window switches ........ 189
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 382
Seat heater switches ............ 387
“SOS” button ........................... 73
Talk switch
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Trunk opener switch ............. 164
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................... 295
VSC OFF switch ................... 312
Window lock switch............... 189
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..................... 244
Tail lights Light switch ........................... 236
Replacing light bulbs............. 498
Talk switch
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Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 92
Immobilizer system ................. 90
Tire inflation pressure ............. 470
Maintenance data ................. 562
Warning light ......................... 513 Tire information ....................... 568
Glossary ............................... 575
Size....................................... 571
Tire identification number ..... 570
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 573
Tire pressure warning
system Initializing .............................. 457
Installing tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters ........................ 457
Registering ID codes ............ 459
Warning light......................... 513
Tires .......................................... 455 Chains .................................. 374
Checking............................... 455
Glossary ............................... 575
If you have a flat tire ............. 525
Inflation pressure .................. 562
Replacing.............................. 525
Rotating tires ........................ 455
Size....................................... 562
Snow tires ............................. 375
Spare tire .............................. 525
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 456
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 573
Warning light......................... 513
Tools ......................................... 525
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 209
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 211
Emergency towing ................ 505
Trailer towing ........................ 210
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.