towing TOYOTA xB 2014 (in English) User Guide

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Towing with a sling-type truckDo not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
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(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for 50 miles (80km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
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 towing
eyelet may be used.

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Emergency towing procedureTake out the towing eyelet. (  P. 302)
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.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to “ON”
position.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
P. 317
■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.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. ( P. 302)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■
When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
STEP7
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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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
Towing eyelet
Jack Wheel nut
wrench
Jack handle
Spare tire

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Stowing the flat tirePut the flat tire on the center of
the luggage mat with the outer
side of the wheel facing up. Hook
one end of the belt (dark gray
portion) which is not forked to
either front cargo hook.
Pass the belts from between the
wheel spokes through the cen-
ter hole of the wheel.
Hook another end of the belt
(ivory portion) coming through
the center hole to the other front
cargo hook, and the other end
(dark gray portion) to the rear
cargo hook located diagonally to
the secondly used front hook.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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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.
●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 whee l nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
●If there are any cracks or deformatio ns in the bolt screws, nut threads
or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Scion
dealer.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, result ing in death or serious injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered end facing inward.
( P. 251)
■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.
●When carrying the flat tire, secure it using a tire tie-down belts. Other-
wise, the flat tire may fly out in ca se of the sudden braking or an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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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.

380 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 204
Interior ................................... 207
Seat belts .............................. 208
Cargo capacity ......................... 155
Cargo hooks ............................. 201
Chains ....................................... 161
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........87
Booster seats, installation .......92
Convertible seats, definition ...............................87
Convertible seats, installation .............................92
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............81
Infant seats, definition .............87
Infant seats, installation...........92
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................93
Installing CRS with seat belts ..............................95
Installing CRS with top straps ....................................99
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................76
Battery precautions ....... 235, 321
Child restraint syst em..............87
Child-protectors .......................31
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........92
Power window lock switch.......58
Power window precautions .....59
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 257
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................53
Seat belt precautions ..............51 Child-protectors ......................... 31
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 204
Interior ................................... 207
Seat belts .............................. 208
Clock ......................................... 194
Coat hooks ............................... 197
Condenser ................................ 231
Console box ............................. 187
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 323
Cruise control .......................... 146
Cup holders .............................. 188
Curtain shield airbags ............... 69
Customizable features ............ 358
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 178
Side mirrors........................... 178
Dimension ................................ 332
Dinghy towing ................... 167,168
Display Multi-information display ....... 135
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 217
Doors Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 58
Door lock ........................... 26, 30
Side doors ............................... 30
Side mirrors............................. 56
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 293
Driving Correct posture ....................... 67
Procedures............................ 104C
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