emergency towing TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

214 2-4. Using other driving systems
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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button 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 loss of control 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
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

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5-1. Essential information
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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.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front tow-
ing eyelet may be used.

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Emergency towing procedureTake out the towing eyelet. ( P. 394)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Jack
Wheel nut
wrench
Spa r e tire
Towing eyelet

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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.
Stowing the flat tire
Before stowing the flat tire,
remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the
reverse side.
Put the flat tire on the center of
the luggage mat with the outer
side of the wheel facing up. Hook
the end of the belt to either rear
cargo hook.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft
•lbf
(103 N
•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi- cally designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your Scion dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts
with the tapered end facing inward. ( P. 330)
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seats are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of the sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lu nge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever (vehic les with an automatic transmission)
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 damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the 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 index
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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 440
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 102
Theft prevention labels ........... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 325
Tire information Glossary ............................... 452
Size ...................................... 448
Tire identification number ..... 447
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 449
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 394
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 439
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 315
Information ........................... 445
Replacing ............................. 394
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 439
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 394
Tire pressure warning system................................ 314
Tools......................................... 394
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 369
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 440 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................431
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................376
Open door .............................380
Seat belt reminder .................380
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........378
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................379
Brake assist system ..............378
Brake system ........................376
Charging system .... ...............377
Electric power steering system warning light........................379
Electronic engine control
system ................................378
High coolant temperature ......380
Low engine oil pressure ........377
Low fuel level ........................380
Low tire pressure...................382
Low washer fluid ...................380
Malfunction indicator lamp ....378
Open door .............................380
Pretensioners ........................378
Seat belt reminder light .........380
Smart key system... ...............384
SRS airbags ..........................378
Tire pressure warning light ....382
Washer Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............274TV
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