2008 TOYOTA YARIS towing

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When trouble arises
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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.
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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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
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 355
Tires Chains .................................. 151
Checking .............................. 252
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
Identification number ............ 350
Inflation pressure .......... 258, 345
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 350
Replacing ..................... 252, 310
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 345
Snow tires............................. 151
Spare tire .............................. 310
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 252, 303
Warning light ........................ 303
Tools......................................... 310
Total load capacity .................. 150
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 164, 165
Emergency towing ................ 290
Trailer towing ................ 155, 156
Trip meter................................. 132
Turn signal lights Indicator................................ 126
Lever .................................... 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 346
Vanity mirrors .......................... 214
Vehicle identification number................................... 339
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 300
Seat belt reminder ................ 303
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 301
Airbag system....................... 301 Anti-lock brake system ..........301
Brake system ........................300
Charging system ....
...............301
Driver’s seat belt ...................303
Electric power steering system ................................301
Electronic engine control system ................................301
Engine oil replacement..........303
EPS system...........................301
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 301
Front passenger’s seat belt ...303
High engine coolant temperature ........................301
Low brake fluid ......................300
Low engine oil pressure ........301
Low fuel level ........................303
Low tire inflation pressure .....303
Low washer fluid ...................303
Malfunction ............................301
Open door .............................303
Seat belt ................................303
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................301
SRS .......................................301
SRS airbag system ...............301
Tire pressure .........................303
Tire pressure warning
system ................................303
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................151
Switch....................................142
Warning light .........................303
Washing and waxing ...............222
Weight Cargo capacity ......................147
Load limits .............................150
Weight ...................................338
Wheels ......................................262
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