emergency towing TOYOTA VERSO 2012 Owners Manual

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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.
Towing eyelet
Emergency towing procedure
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Put the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).

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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 cable or chain. 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 causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with
the key removed or in the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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Installing towing eyelet
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.
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 490, 506

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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 464)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles without the third seat
Spare tire
Jack
handleJack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet

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Vehicles with third seats
Spare tire
Jack handleJack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet

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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or
“N” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 464)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Vehicles without the third seats
Jack
handleEmergency tire
puncture repair kit
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
Jack

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Vehicles with the third seats
Contents
Jack handle
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
Jack
SealantInjection
hoseVa l v e c o r e
toolVa l v e c o r e
(spare)
Compressor
Stickers

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N”
(manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position (Multidrive or
automatic transmission) or “1” or “R” position (manual
transmission) and carefully apply the accelerator to free the
vehicle.
If equipped, turn off the TRC and/or VSC+ systems if it is
difficult to get out because of TRC and/or VSC+ operation.
(P. 268)
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the right rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

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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 striking 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
Vehicles with a Multidrive or 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 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.

583 Alphabetical index
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Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 373
Rear side............................... 376
Switch
Airbag manual on/off ............. 167
Emergency flasher switch ..... 464
Engine switch ................ 186, 190
Fog light switch ..................... 244
Hazard light switch ................ 464
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Light switches ....................... 239
Power window switch ............ 102
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 251
“SPORT” switch ............ 197, 203
Window lock switch ............... 102
Wipers and washer
switch.......................... 246, 251
Tachometer .............................. 217
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 239
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 122
Double locking system .......... 120
Engine immobilizer system ... 112
Intrusion sensor .................... 124
Tire inflation pressure ............. 424Tires
Chains................................... 280
Checking ............................... 421
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 506
If you have a flat
tire .............................. 490, 506
Inflation pressure .................. 424
Replacing .............................. 490
Rotating tires......................... 421
Size ....................................... 560
Snow tires ............................. 278
Spare tire .............................. 490
Tools................................. 490, 506
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 259
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 466
Trailer towing ........................ 282
Traction control ....................... 267
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 196, 202
Trailer towing ........................... 282
TRC ........................................... 267
Trip information display.......... 227
Trip meter ................................. 217
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Switch ................................... 213
Wattage ................................ 563
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