towing TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2010 Owner's Manual

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: 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.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
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
If you have a flat 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 (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
Tie-down belt
Tool bag
(including towing
eyelet)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft·lbf (103 N·m, 10.5 kgf·m)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Position the tools as shown in
the illustration. Fold the tool bag
over.
Stow the jack and all tools.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Pass the belt through the center
hole of the flat tire wheel.
Put the center portion of the belt
onto the rear center head
restraint position and then return
the rear center head restraint.
Hold the buckle and pull the belt
to secure the tire.
After stowing the flat tire, check
that the tire and belt are
secured.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a 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.
If equipped, turn off the VSC ( →P. 161)
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the acceler-
ator to free the vehicle.
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 left rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 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.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: P175/65R14 tires
*2: P185/60R15 tires
*3: Canada only
Overall length150.6 in. (3825 mm)
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Wheelbase96.9 in. (2460 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*1
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*2
Rear57.9 in. (1470 mm)*1
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*2
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (383 kg)
Towing capacity*3
(Trailer weight + cargo)700 lb. (318 kg)

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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ................... 151
Hazard lights switch ............. 304
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Headlights switch ................. 149
Light switch........................... 149
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 71
Turn signal lights .................. 135
VSC OFF switch ................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer ........ 152, 155
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights Indicator................................ 149
Replacing light bulbs ............ 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 360
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ........... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 272
Tire information Glossary ............................... 371
Size ...................................... 368
Tire identification number ..... 367
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 369
Tires
Chains .................................. 169
Checking .............................. 266
If you have a flat tire ............. 325
Identification number ............ 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 267
Information ........................... 364
Replacing ..................... 266, 325
Rotating tires ........................ 266
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 325 Tire pressure warning
system ........................266, 318
Warning light .........................318
Tools .........................................325
Total load capacity...................168
Towing Dinghy towing................181, 182
Emergency towing.................305
Trailer towing.................172, 173
Trip meter .................................142
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification number ...................................353
Vehicle stability control...........160
VSC............................................160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................315
Seat belt reminder .................318
Warning lights
ABS .......................................316
Airbag system .......................316
Anti-lock brake system ..........316
Brake system ........................316
Charging system .... ...............316
Driver’s seat belt ...................318
Electric power steering
system ................................316
Electronic engine control
system ................................316
Engine oil replacement..........318
EPS system...........................316
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........316
Front passenger’s seat belt ...318
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