emergency towing TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

172 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the ON-OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate
the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
●When towing a trailer or emergency towing

402 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1 A/C 10 A Air conditioning system
2 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
3 TOWING TAIL 30 A Trailer lights (tail lights)
4 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, towing converter
5 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
6 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7 TOWING BRK 30 A Trailer brake controller
8 BATT CHG 30 A Trailer sub battery
9 TOWING 30 A Towing converter
10 TRN-HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers, meter and gauge
11 RADIO NO.2 30 A Audio system
12 HEAD (LO RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
13 HEAD (LO LH) 10 ALeft-hand headlight (low beam),
front fog lights
14 HEAD (HI RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
15 HEAD (HI LH) 10 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam),
meter and gauge
16 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
17 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system

5
When trouble arises
421
5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
●The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing (4WD models and PreRunner only)
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/hook. This should only 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.
Vehicles without off-road package
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

422 5-1. Essential information
Vehicles with off-road package
Towing hook
■Emergency towing procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in H2.
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/hook and the cables or chains.
Always use caution for 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.

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When trouble arises
423 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
NOTICE
■Emergency towing eyelet/hook precautions
●Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet/hook is not broken or
damaged.
●Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet/hook.
●Do not jerk the eyelet/hook. Apply steady and even force.
●To avoid damaging the eyelet/hook, do not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight ahead.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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When trouble arises
451 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4WD models and PreRunner
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Lay down the tire with the outer side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up
without catching on any other part, to prevent it from flying for-
ward during a collision or sudden braking.
Keep winding until three clicks are heard.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 379)
■When using the temporary spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not
be warned. Also, if you replace the temporary spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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When trouble arises
455 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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When trouble arises
467 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.

525 Alphabetical index
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 417
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 487
Talk switch ............................... 273
Telephone switch .................... 273
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 484
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 496
Size ...................................... 493
Tire identification number ..... 492
Uniform tire quality grading .. 494
Tires
Chains .................................. 210
Checking .............................. 378
If you have a flat tire ............. 440
Identification number ............ 492
Inflation pressure .................. 484
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 379
Information ........................... 491
Replacing ..................... 378, 440
Rotating tires ........................ 378
Size ...................................... 484
Snow tires............................. 211
Spare tire .............................. 440
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 380
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 378, 436
Warning light ........................ 434
Tools......................................... 440
Total load capacity .................. 207
Towing
Bumper towing ..................... 218
Dinghy towing ....................... 226
Emergency towing ................ 421
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 218
Trailer towing ........................ 213
Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ........................................ 191
Trip meter................................. 158Turn signal lights
Lever .....................................156
Replacing light
bulbs ...........................413, 414
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................487
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity mirrors...........................311
Vehicle identification
number ...................................473
Vehicle stability control...........191
VSC............................................191
Warning buzzers
Key reminder .........................435
Brake system ........................431
Seat belt reminder .................434
Warning lights
ABS .......................................433
Airbag system .......................433
Anti-lock brake system ..........433
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................433
Brake system ........................431
Charging system ...................432
Driver’s seat belt ...................434
Electronic engine control
system ................................432
Engine oil replacement..........435
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 433
Front passenger’s seat belt ...434
Low brake fluid ......................431
Low engine oil pressure ........432
Low fuel level ........................434
Low tire inflation pressure .....434
Malfunction indicator lamp ....432
Open door .............................434
Seat belt ................................434
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................433
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