2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN towing

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5-1. Essential information
Installing towing eyelet
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.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
nLocation of the emer gency towing eyelet
→P. 303

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Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the frontRelease the parking brake.
CAUTION
nInstalling 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.
NOTICE
nTo prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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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
nTo 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
nTo 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.
n To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
lDo 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.
l 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.
nBefore jacking up the vehicle
lStop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
l Set the parking brake.
l Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
l Stop the engine.
l Turn on the emergency flashers.
n Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
nEmergency 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
n
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.
n 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
nTo avoid damaging the transmission and other components
lAvoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
l 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 length169.3 in. (4300 mm)
Overall width66.5 in. (1690 mm)
Overall height 57.5 in. (1460 mm)
Wheelbase100.4 in. (2550 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
Power door lock switch........... 26
Power window switch ............. 52
Turn signal lights .................. 113
Window lock switch ................ 53
Wiper and washer ................ 129
Tachometer .............................. 117
Tail lights Indicator................................ 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 270
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 337
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 60
Engine immobilizer system..... 58
Theft prevention labels ........... 62
Theft prevention labels ............. 62
Tire inflation pressure ............ 248
Tire information Glossary ............................... 348
Size ...................................... 345
Tire identification number ..... 344
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 346
Tires
Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 242
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Identification number ............ 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 243
Information ........................... 341
Replacing ..................... 242, 303
Rotating tires ........................ 242
Size ...................................... 336
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 242, 296
Warning light ........................ 296
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 140 Towing
Dinghy towing................153, 154
Emergency towing.................283
Trailer towing.................144, 145
Trip meter .................................120
Trunk ...........................................31
Trunk light Wattage .................................337
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Vanity mirrors...........................201
Vehicle identification number ...................................329
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................293
Seat belt reminder .................296
Warning lights ABS .......................................294
Airbag system .......................294
Anti-lock brake system ..........294
Brake system ........................293
Charging system .... ...............294
Driver’s seat belt ...................296
Electric power steering system ................................294
Electronic engine control system ................................294
Engine oil replacement..........296
EPS system...........................294
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........294
Front passenger’s seat belt ...296
High engine coolant temperature ........................294
Low brake fluid ......................293
Low engine oil pressure ........294
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