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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehicle ’s rear wheel and axles must be in
good condition. ( P. 379)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Towing with a sling-type truck
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From front Release the parking brake.
From rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheel.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheel on the ground.
■ 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.

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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)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP4
STEP5
■To store the jack
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 337)
STEP6
To store the jack, align the hole of the
jack head with the vehicle hook. Turn
the jack joint until the jack base fits
securely with the vehicle body.
This prevents the jack from flying for-
ward during a collisio n or sudden stop.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
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
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.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parki ng brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
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 the “D ” or “R” position and carefully
apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................91
Child-protectors ....................... 41
Child restraint system............103
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 107
Moon roof ................................74
Power window lock switch....... 69
Power window precautions .....71
Removed key battery precautions .........................356
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Seat heater precautions ........ 285
Trunk .......................................45
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Climate control seat.................284
Clock ......................................... 279
Compass ...................................297
Condenser ................................328
Console box ............................. 271
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 416
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................158
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................161
Cup holders ..............................275
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features............. 445
Daytime running light system .................................... 150
Defogger Rear window .........................200
Side mirror............................. 200
Dimension.................................422
Dinghy towing .......................... 187 Display
Trip information ..................... 148
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 314
Door pocket .............................. 276
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 35
Rear door child-protector ........ 41
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 388
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 119
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 118
Winter driving tips ................. 181
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
Emergency flashers Switch ..................................... 376
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 410
If the engine will not start ...... 406
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 408
If the battery is discharged ... 412
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 385
If the warning light turns on............................... 385
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you lose your keys ............. 409
If you think something is wrong .................................. 381
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 377
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
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Spare tireInflation pressure...................428
Spare tire............................... 397
Spark plug ................................426
Specifications...........................422
Speedometer ............................ 141
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 64
Audio switches ......................231
Climate switches ...................198
Steering wheel memory .......... 51
Storage compartment ..............274
Storage feature.........................269
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................419
Sun visors.................................277
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 376
Engine switch ................127, 131
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................376
Ignition switch................127, 131
Light switches........................ 149
Power door lock switch ...........39
Power window switch ..............69
Window lock switch ................. 69
Wipers and washer switch ....153
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 370
Switch.................................... 149
Wattage .................................429
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels..............82
Tire inflation pressure ............. 428
Tire information Glossary ................................438
Size ....................................... 435 Tire identification number...... 434
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 436
Tires Chains ................................... 183
Checking ............................... 336
If you have a flat tire.............. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 428
Information ............................ 433
Replacing .............................. 397
Rotating tires ......................... 336
Size ....................................... 428
Snow tires ............................. 184
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 337, 388
Tools ......................................... 397
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Trailer towing ........................ 186
TRAC ......................................... 174
Trip information ....................... 148
Trunk Extending a space ................ 291
Opener .................................... 44
Wattage................................. 429
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 429
Valet key ..................................... 22
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 278
Wattage................................. 429
Vanity mirrors .......................... 278
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 423
Vehicle load limits ................... 180
VSC ........................................... 174
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