tow TOYOTA COROLLA 2017 11.G Owner's Guide

4788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
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 dam-
aged.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck

4798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
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.
Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: When the shift
lever cannot be shifted: →P. 185, 190
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. (→P. 513)
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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4808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
●Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
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.

4818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine 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 rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Firmly tighten each wheel 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.
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5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with a TRAC system)
Press to turn off TRAC.
Vehicles with monochrome display
Vehicles with color display
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding 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 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 performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

601Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system .................................... 197
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 372, 380
Rear window ................. 372, 380
Dimensions .............................. 542
Dinghy towing .................. 170, 171
Display
Multi-information display ... 79, 88
Trip information ................. 82, 89
Warning message ................ 493
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 426
Door lock
Doors .................................... 110
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Key........................................ 111
Doors ........................................ 110
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 115
Door lock............................... 113
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning buzzer ... 125
Outside rear view mirrors...... 143
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Warning message ................. 493
Driving ...................................... 154
Break-in tips .......................... 157
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter drive tips .................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 240
Constant speed control
mode .................................. 248
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode....................... 244Eco drive mode........................ 184
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 101
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 262
Function ................................ 262
Warning light......................... 485
Electronic key .......................... 104
Battery-saving function ......... 126
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 527
Replacing the battery............ 459
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 484
If a warning light turns on ..... 484
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed .......... 493
If the battery is discharged ... 530
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 527
If the engine will not start ...... 525
If you have a flat tire ............. 513
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 482
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 539
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 475
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 477
If your vehicle overheats....... 535
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609Alphabetical index
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Tachometer .......................... 79, 88
Tail lights .................................. 195
Light switch ........................... 195
Replacing light bulbs............. 469
Wattage ................................ 551
Talk switch
*............................. 363
Telephone
switches
*............................... 342
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 452
Maintenance data ................. 550
Warning light ......................... 486
Tire information ....................... 555
Glossary................................ 562
Size ....................................... 558
Tire identification number ..... 557
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 560
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 445
Function ................................ 445
Initializing .............................. 445
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 445
Registering ID codes ............ 447
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 446
Warning light ......................... 486Tires .......................................... 444
Chains .................................. 270
Checking............................... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 513
Inflation pressure .................. 550
Replacing.............................. 513
Rotating tires ........................ 444
Size....................................... 550
Snow tires ............................. 271
Spare tire .............................. 513
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 445
Warning light......................... 486
Tools ......................................... 514
Top tether strap ......................... 63
Total load capacity .................. 168
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 170, 171
Emergency towing ................ 477
Towing eyelet ....................... 477
Trailer towing ........................ 169
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 209
Automatic High Beam ........... 200
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 240
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ............................... 230
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 216
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*: For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus,
refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL”.