towing TOYOTA VERSO 2013 Owner's Manual

478 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.
Towing eyelet
Emergency towing procedure
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Turn the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Pull 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
* or hard metal bar.
*: If a wheel nut wrench is not
equipped, a wheel nut wrench
can be purchased at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 504, 520

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Towing with a sling-type truck
CAUTION
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. If not securely installed,
towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents that
cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the front
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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483 5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an
automatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” position and
shift the shift lever to “N”.
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode and shift the shift lever to
“N”.

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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.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly (vehicles with a
manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: The engine switch must not
be OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch must not be OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 476)
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 tir e
Jack handle
Jack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet

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521 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Vehicles without the third seats (type A repair kit)
Vehicles with the third seats (type A repair kit)
Jack
handle*Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit Towing eyelet

Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*Jack handle*