emergency towing TOYOTA MIRAI 2023 User Guide

4528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Ty p e B
Phillips-head screwdriver
Towing eyelet
2 Remove the eyelet cover
using a flathead screwdriver.
If the driver is a Phillips-head,
replace it with flathead.
To protect the bod ywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
3 Insert the towing eyelet into
the hole and tighten partially
by hand. 4
Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a screw-
driver or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the fuel cell system.
If the fuel cell system does not
start, turn the po wer switch to ON.
7Shift the shift position to N
and release the parking
brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.192)
■While towing
If the fuel cell sys tem is off, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making
steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench can be pur-
chased at your Toyota dealer.
■Before transporting or towing in
frozen areas
Operate the water release function.
Otherwise, the fue l cell system may
freeze and the veh icle may not be
able to be started. ( P.196)

4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Ty p e A Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Location of the emergency ti re puncture repair kit and
tools

4708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Ty p e B
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
BottleHose
Air release cap
Sticker
Compressor
Power plug
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switchEmergency tire puncture
repair kit components

4948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Set the parking brake and
stop the fuel cell system.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the rear
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the rear
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the fuel cell system.
5 Shift the shift position to D or
R and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press the switch to turn off
TRAC.
“Traction Control Turned Off”
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
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 posi-
tion
Be careful not to shift the shift
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the rear 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.

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Alphabetical Index555
Theft deterrent systemAlarm ...................................... 71
Immobilizer system ................ 70
Tire inflation pre ssure............ 428
Maintenance data................. 501
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 418
Warning light ........................ 460
Tire information ...................... 502 Glossary ............................... 506
Size ...................................... 504
Tire identification number ..... 503
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 504
Tire pressure display ............. 418
Tire pressure warning system ............................................... 418Function ............................... 418
Initializing ............................. 420
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 419
Registering ID codes ............ 422
Warning light ........................ 460
Tires ......................................... 416 Chains .................................. 329
Checking .............................. 416
Emergency tire puncture repair kit........................................ 467
If you have a flat tire ............. 467
Inflation pressure.................. 428
Information ........................... 502
Replacing ............................. 424
Rotating tires ........................ 418
Size ...................................... 501
Snow tires ............................ 327
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 418
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 418
Warning light ........................ 460
Tools ........................................ 469
Top tether strap ........................ 62 Total load capacit
y .................496
To w i n g Dinghy towing .......................179
Emergency towing ................449
Towing eyelet........................451
Trailer towing ...... ..................179
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 +......214 AHB (Automatic High Beam) 200
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........244
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....230
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .219
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........241
Toyota Teammate Advanced Park ........................................293Memory function ................... 311
Parallel exiting fu nction ........309
Parallel parking function .......306
Perpendicular ex iting (forward/
reverse) function.................304
Perpendicular parking (forward/ reverse) function.................301
TRAC (Traction Control) ........322
Traction battery.........................81 Charging .................................78
Location ..................................81
Specification .........................498
Traction battery air intake vents.............................................90
Traction battery air intake vents .........................................90, 433
Traction Control (TRAC) ........322
Traction motor (electric motor)76
Trailer towing ..........................179
Trip meters ......................100, 104
Trunk ........................................132 Internal trunk rele ase lever ...134
Smart key system .................133
Trunk easy closer .................134
Trunk features ......................361