tow TOYOTA COROLLA 2019 (in English) Owner's Guide

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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. Us e a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck

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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 emergen cy
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced r oads
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, a xles, 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 to wed
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 IGNITIO N ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a continuously var iable transmission: When the sh ift
lever cannot be shifted: P. 183, 188
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. ( P. 509)
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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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. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The to wing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peop le,
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 ca nnot 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 ca nnot 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.

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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 fro m 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 n ot 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 ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects 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 t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transm ission 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.

597Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 195
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 368, 376
Rear window ................. 368, 376
Dimensions .............................. 538
Dinghy towing .................. 168, 169
Display Multi-information display ... 77, 86
Trip information ................. 80, 87
Warning message ................ 489
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 422
Door lock Doors .................................... 108
Key........................................ 109
Smart key system ................. 108
Wireless remote control ........ 108
Doors ........................................ 108 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 113
Door lock............................... 111
Door windows ....................... 143
Open door warning buzzer ... 123
Outside rear view mirrors...... 141
Rear door child-protector ...... 112
Warning message ................. 489
Driving ...................................... 152 Break-in tips .......................... 155
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 152
Winter drive tips .................... 263
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 235 Constant speed control mode .................................. 243
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 239 Eco drive mode........................ 182
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 99
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 257 Function ................................ 257
Warning light......................... 481
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 124
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 523
Replacing the battery............ 455
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 480
If a warning light turns on ..... 480
If a warning message or indicator is displayed .......... 489
If the battery is discharged ... 526
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 523
If the engine will not start ...... 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 509
If you think something is wrong ................................. 478
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 473
If your vehicle overheats....... 531
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Tachometer .......................... 77, 86
Tail lights .................................. 193Light switch ........................... 193
Replacing light bulbs............. 465
Wattage ................................ 547
Talk switch
*............................. 359
Telephone switches
*............................... 338
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 69
Engine immobilizer system ..... 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 448 Maintenance data ................. 546
Warning light ......................... 482
Tire information ....................... 551 Glossary................................ 558
Size ....................................... 554
Tire identification number ..... 553
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 556
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 441 Function ................................ 441
Initializing .............................. 441
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 441
Registering ID codes ............ 443
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 442
Warning light ......................... 482 Tires .......................................... 440
Chains .................................. 265
Checking............................... 440
If you have a flat tire ............. 509
Inflation pressure .................. 546
Replacing.............................. 509
Rotating tires ........................ 440
Size....................................... 546
Snow tires ............................. 266
Spare tire .............................. 509
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 441
Warning light......................... 482
Tools ......................................... 510
Top tether strap ......................... 63
Total load capacity .................. 166
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 168, 169
Emergency towing ................ 473
Towing eyelet ....................... 473
Trailer towing ........................ 167
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 207 Automatic High Beam ........... 198
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 235
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................... 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 214
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*: For vehicles with an Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plu s,
refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.