towing TOYOTA COROLLA 2011 10.G Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Automatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Manual transmission: We recom-
mend to use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position and shift the shift
lever to N.
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 dama ge to the transmission
(automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in “LOCK” position or key
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

464 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P195/65R15 tires
*3: P205/55R16 and P215/45R17 tires
*4: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine only
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primar y identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
Overall length 179.0 in. (4546 mm)
Overall width69.3 in. (1760 mm)
Overall height*157.7 in. (1465 mm)
Wheelbase102.4 in. (2600 mm)
Tread
Front60.3 in. (1531 mm)*2
59.8 in. (1519 mm)*3
Rear60.4 in. (1534 mm)*2
59.9 in. (1522 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) 825 lb. (370 kg)
Towing capacity*4
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)

518 Alphabetical index
CareExterior .................................. 336
Interior ................................... 338
Seat belts .............................. 339
Cargo capacity ......................... 170
CD changer ............................... 217
CD player .................................. 217
Chains ....................................... 174
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........ 102
Booster seats, installation ..... 106
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 102
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
Infant seats, definition ........... 102
Infant seats, installation......... 106
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 107
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 109
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 113
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................92
Battery precautions ....... 367, 458
Child restraint system............ 102
Child-protectors .......................40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 106
Moon roof precautions ............74
Power window lock switch.......69
Power window precautions .....70
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 389
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 57
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................63 Seat belt precautions .............. 61
Seat heater precautions ........ 327
Trunk precautions ................... 47
Child-protectors ......................... 40
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 336
Interior ................................... 338
Seat belts .............................. 339
Clock ......................................... 323
Compass................................... 330
Condenser ................................ 363
Console box ............................. 314
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 460
Cruise control .......................... 162
Cup holder ................................ 316
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features ............ 495
Daytime running light system .................................... 158
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 205
Side mirror ............................ 205
Dimension ................................ 468
Dinghy towing ................... 187,188
Display Trip information ..................... 154
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 347
Doors Door lock ..................... 23, 34, 39
Door windows ......................... 69
Side mirrors............................. 67
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 426
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 120
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 118
Winter driving tips ................. 174C
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Alphabetical index
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 67
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 23
Starting the engine ............... 129
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 378
Storage location ................... 436
Spark plug................................ 475
Specifications .......................... 468
Speech command switch ....... 280
Speedometer ........................... 147
Steering Column lock release ..... 131, 135
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 64
Audio switches ..................... 255
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 479
Storage feature ........................ 313
Storage precautions ............... 170
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
Sun visors ................................ 321
Sunshade
Roof ........................................ 72
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 414
Engine switch ............... 129, 133
Fog light switch..................... 159
Hazard light switch ............... 414
Ignition switch ............... 129, 133
Light switches ....................... 157
Power door lock switch........... 39
Power window switch ............. 69
Window lock switch ................ 69
Wiper and washer switch ..... 160 Tachometer...............................147
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Talk switch................................280
Telephone switch .....................280
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....79
Theft prevention labels..............82
Tire inflation pressure .............378
Tire information Glossary ................................489
Size .......................................486
Tire identification number ......485
Uniform tire quality grading ................................487
Tires Chains ...................................174
Checking ...............................370
If you have a flat tire ..............436
Inflation pressure...................378
Inflation pressure sensor .......371
Information ............................483
Replacing ..............................436
Rotating tires .........................370
Size .......................................478
Snow tires .............................174
Spare tire...............................436
Tools .........................................436
Total load capacity...................173
Towing Dinghy towing................187, 188
Emergency towing.................416
Trailer towing.................178, 186
TRAC .........................................166
Traction control........................166
Trip information .......................154
Trip meter .................................147
Trunk Opener ....................................45T