2010 TOYOTA COROLLA emergency towing

374 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine Towing eyelet
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine Towing eyelet

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5-1. Essential information
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Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch to
ACC (engine off) or ON (engine running).
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
For vehicles with an 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.
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 (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-
sion).
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 (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and care-
fully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Alphabetical index
Child-protectors ........................ 41
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 294
Interior .................................. 296
Seat belts ............................. 297
Clock ........................................ 151
Compass .................................. 288
Condenser ............................... 322
Console box............................. 269
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 416
Cruise control .......................... 160
Cup holder ............................... 271
Curtain shield airbags .............. 83
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system ................................... 156
Defogger
Rear window......................... 201
Side mirror ............................ 201
Dimension ................................ 422
Dinghy towing .................. 183,184
Display Trip information .................... 151
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 305
Doors Door glasses .......................... 69
Door lock .................... 23, 35, 40
Side mirrors ............................ 67 Driver's seat belt reminder
light .........................................384
Driving Break-in tips ..........................118
Correct posture .......................81
Procedures ............................116
Winter driving tips..................171
Electric power steering ...........163
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged...........408
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................372
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......382
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 408
If the engine will not start ......404
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................406
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............410
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................382
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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 171
Checking .............................. 330
If you have a flat tire ............. 393
Inflation pressure .................. 338
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 331
Information ........................... 437
Replacing ............................. 393
Rotating tires ........................ 330
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 171
Spare tire .............................. 393
Tools......................................... 393
Total load capacity .................. 170
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 183, 184
Emergency towing ................ 374
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TRAC ........................................ 163
Traction control ....................... 163
Trip information....................... 151
Trip meter................................. 143
Trunk Opener ................................... 46
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 433
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 360
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 433
Valet key..................................... 20
Vanity mirrors .......................... 277
Vehicle identification number................................... 422
Vehicle stability control .......... 163
VSC ........................................... 163 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................382
Downshifting..........................138
Seat belt reminder .................384
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........383
Brake assist system ..............383
Brake system ........................382
Charging system .... ...............382
Engine oil maintenance ......... 384
Engine oil pressure ...............382
Electric power steering system ................................383
Low fuel level ........................384
Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................384
Malfunction indicator lamp ....383
Open door .............................384
Pretensioners ........................383
Seat belt reminder light .........384
Smart key system... ...............391
SRS airbags ..........................383
Tire pressure warning light ....384
Washer fluid ..........................384
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