emergency towing TOYOTA IQ 2014 Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
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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 Scion dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
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 eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Scion dealer or a commercial 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. 272)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

270 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towin g procedure
Start the engine.
If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to the ACC
or ON position.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The sealant
can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire without
removing the nail or screw from the tire.) After temporarily repair-
ing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or replaced by your
Scion dealer.
■ Before repairing the tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet

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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.
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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Alphabetical index
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 255
Wattage ................................ 328
Storage features Auxiliary boxes ............. 171, 174
Bottle holders ............... 171, 173
Cup holders .................. 171, 172
Storage precautions ............... 148
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 315
Sun visors ................................ 175
Switch Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 268
Engine switch ....................... 113
Hazard lights switch ............. 268
Headlights switch ................. 132
Ignition switch ....................... 113
Instrument panel light control ................................ 122
Light switch........................... 132
Outside rear view mirror switch ................................... 52
Power door lock switch........... 30
Power window switch ............. 55
Turn signal lights .................. 117
VSC OFF switch ................... 143
Window lock switch ................ 55
Wiper and washer ........ 136, 139 Tachometer...............................121
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............255
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................328
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....62
Theft prevention labels ............64
Theft prevention labels..............64
Tire inflation pressure .............230
Tire information Glossary ................................337
Size .......................................334
Tire identification number ......333
Uniform tire quality grading ................................335
Tires
Chains ...................................152
Checking ...............................222
If you have a flat tire ..............288
Identification number .............332
Inflation pressure...........230, 327
Inflation pressure sensor .......223
Information ............................332
Replacing ......................204, 222
Rotating tires .........................222
Size .......................................327
Snow tires .............................151
Tire pressure warning system ........................222, 280
Warning light .........................280
Tools .........................................288
Total load capacity...................150
Towing Dinghy towing........................156
Emergency towing.................269
Trailer towing.........................155T