emergency towing TOYOTA YARIS 2014 Owners Manual

351 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26E
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. 342)
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
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 pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury
Vehicles with a cruise control: Do not use cruise control when you are tow-
ing.
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.

550 5-1. Essential information
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26E
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.
Except hybrid vehicle: This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
Hybrid vehicle: This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances, such
as distances required to load
onto a lift-type truck or flatbed
truck, at under 30 km/h (18
mph).
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.
Installing towing eyelet
Except hybrid vehicle
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.

556 5-1. Essential information
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26E
Before emergency towing
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION
ON (engine running) mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (hybrid system off) or “ON” (hybrid system operating) posi-
tion.
Vehicles with an electronic key: Turn the “POWER” switch to
ACCESSORY (hybrid system off) or ON (hybrid system operating)
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
Emergency towing eyelet location
P. 578, 592

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557 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26E
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.
Except hybrid vehicle (vehicles without a smart entry & start system): Do
not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Except hybrid vehicle (vehicles with a smart entry & start system): Do not
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
Hybrid vehicle (vehicles without an electronic key): Do not turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Hybrid vehicle (vehicles with an electronic key): Do not turn the “POWER”
switch off.
This may lead to accidents because the steering wheel will be locked and
you will not be able to operate the steering wheel.
Except hybrid vehicle: If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more
difficult.
Hybrid vehicle: If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes
and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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.

558 5-1. Essential information
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26E
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a
Multidrive)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the Stop & Start system when
towing (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
Never tow this vehicle with four wheels on the ground. Use a flatbed truck, or
lift up front or rear of the vehicle by using a wheel-lift type truck.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a Multidrive)
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 damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission or a manual
transmission)
Vehicles without a 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 a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is 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.
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.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52E26E
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a Multidrive: Shift the
shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the
shift lever to M, E or R.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to R.
Stop the engine (except hybrid vehicle) or hybrid system
(hybrid vehicle).
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack
Tool bag Spare tire
Luggage floor cover
Jack handle
Wheel nut
wrench
Towing eyelet

592 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52E26E
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
*: Use of the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped)
(P. 5 7 8 )
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.
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Jack
handle*
Wheel nut wrench*
Wheel cap clip(if equipped)
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Jack
handle*
Wheel nut wrench*
Towing eyeletWheel cap clip(if equipped)

656 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52E26E
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.

703 Alphabetical index
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26E
Spare tire .............................. 578
Tools ................................. 578, 592
Total load capacity .................. 660
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 550
Trailer towing ................ 340, 341
Traction control ....................... 324
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 259, 260
TRC ........................................... 324
Trip information ....................... 284
Trip meter ................................. 271
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 531
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 684
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 424
Wattage................................. 684
Vanity mirrors .......................... 424
Vehicle data recordings ............ 40
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 663
Vehicle stability control .......... 324
VSC ........................................... 324
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 561
Clutch .................................... 562
Electric power steering
system ................................ 564
Hybrid system ....................... 562
Hybrid system overheat ........ 566
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 562
P position request
indicator light ...................... 566
Seat belt reminder................. 566Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 564
Brake assist system .............. 564
Brake system ........................ 561
Charging system ................... 562
Clutch.................................... 562
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 564
DPF system .......................... 566
Electric power steering ......... 564
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 564
Engine oil maintenance ........ 566
Fuel filter ............................... 564
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 562
Hybrid system ....................... 562
Hybrid system overheat ........ 566
Low engine oil level .............. 566
Low engine oil pressure ........ 562
Low fuel level ........................ 566
Low traction battery .............. 564
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 564
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 562
Open door ............................. 566
P position request
indicator light ...................... 566
Pretensioners........................ 564
Seat belt reminder light ......... 566
Slip indicator light.................. 564
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 564, 571
SRS airbags.......................... 564
Stop & Start indicator light .... 564
Washer
Checking ............................... 482
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Switch ........................... 302, 307
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
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