emergency towing TOYOTA VERSO 2014 Owners Manual

310 2-5. Driving information
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“P” for Multidrive or automatic transmission, and “1” or “R” for man-
ual transmission.
CAUTION
Follow all the instructions described in this section.
Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 303)
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower.
Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
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504 5-1. Essential information
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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505 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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506 5-1. Essential information
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. 536, 552
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536
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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. 502)
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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537 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Vehicles with third seats
Spare tire
Jack handle
Jack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
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553 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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*
Wheel cap clip
(if equipped)
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench*
Jack*
Jack handle*
Wheel cap clip
(if equipped)
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554 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles without the third seats (type B repair kit)
Vehicles with the third seats (type B repair kit)
*: Use of the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped)
(P. 536)
A jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Jack
handle*
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*Wheel cap clip
(if equipped)
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*
Jack handle*
Wheel cap clip (if equipped)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
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 shift the shift
lever in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N”
(manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
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 release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
Press the button to turn off TRC.
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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594 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 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 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 resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the front 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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