2006 TOYOTA YARIS tow

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start222
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If your engine stalls while driving 226
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If you cannot increase engine speed 226
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If your vehicle overheats 227
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If you have a flat tire 228
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 240
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 240
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If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 244
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If you lose your keys 245
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SECTION 4

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(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to your vehicle which might re-
sult from battery explosion, acid burns,
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be
followed precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent me-
chanic or towing service.
CAUTION
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses when
jump starting, and avoid spilling
acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-
hicle.
If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water imme-
diately. Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while en route to the medical office.
The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
correct.
PS41009
BEFORE JUMP STARTING
Remove the cover as shown in the il-
lustration.

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—Stowing flat tire
10.Restow all the tools and jack se-curely. Then secure the flat tire
with the tire tiedown belt in the
luggage compartment as fol-
lows.
Before stowing flat tire, remove the
luggage cover. (See “Luggage cover”
on page 175 in Section 1 −10.)
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure all the
tools, jack and flat tire are se-
curely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden braking.
PS41515
1. Aluminum wheels—Before stow-
ing the flat tire, remove the center
wheel ornament by pushing from
the reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
PS41516
2. Hook each belt end to the corre-sponding anchor brackets. Then,
put the center portion of the belt
onto the rear center head re-
straint.
3. Return the deck board to the origi- nal position and then lock it. (See
“Luggage storage box” on page
175 in Section 1− 10.)

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4. Lay the flat tire on the luggagefloor so that the outer side of the
tire wheel faces toward the rear
of the vehicle. Detach the rear
center head restraint from the seat
and release the belt.
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5. Pass the belt through the centerhole of the flat tire wheel.
PS41519
6. Put the center portion of the beltonto the rear center head restraint
position and then return the rear
center head restraint.

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PS41520
7. Hold the buckle and pull the beltto secure the tire.
After stowing the flat tire, check that
the tire and belt are secured.
—After changing wheels
11. Check the air pressure of the re- placed tire.
Adjust the air pressu re to the specifi-
cation designated on page 299 in
Section 8. If the pressure is lower,
drive slowly to the nearest service
station and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla-
tion valve cap as dirt and moisture
could get into th e valve core and
possibly cause air leakage. If the cap
is missing, have a new one put on as
soon as possible.
As soon after changing wheels as
possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the
torque specified on page 299 in Sec-
tion 8 with a torque wrench. And have
a technician repair the flat tire.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure all the
tools, jack and flat tire are se-
curely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden braking.
PS41531
Position the tools as shown in the il-
lustration. Fold the tool bag over and
then restow it.

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt
to rock the vehicle free by moving it
forward and backward.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle
free by moving it forward and back-
ward if people or objects are any
where near the vehicle. During the
rocking operation the vehicle may
suddenly move forward or backward
as it becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or ob-
jects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts.
Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
 Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
 If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle needs to be
towed—

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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or com-
mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-
hicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “—Emergency
towing” in this Section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,
show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
will be damaged during towing.
From rear—
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the “ACC” position and put the
transmission in neutral.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
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(c) Towing with sliding typetruck
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.
—Emergency towing
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Front
PS41525
Rear
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to either the emergency towing
eyelet on the front of the vehicle or to
the right emergency towing eyelet un-
der the rear of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing vehicles.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, use only the front towing eyelet
when towing your vehicle.
To install the front towing eyelet, see
“—Installing front towing eyelet” on page
243 in this Section.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
 Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, never tow a vehicle from
the rear with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious
damage to the transmission.