2010 TOYOTA YARIS tow

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When trouble arises
331 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
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)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Position the tools as shown in
the illustration. Fold the tool bag
over.
Stow the jack and all tools.

332 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles with an aluminum
wheels, remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from the
reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Hook each belt end to the cor-
responding anchor brackets.
Put the center portion of the
belt onto the rear center head
restraint.
Return the deck board.
Lock the deck board.
Lay the flat tire on the luggage
floor 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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When trouble arises
333 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Pass the belt through the center
hole of the flat tire wheel.
Put the center portion of the belt
onto the rear center head
restraint position and then return
the rear center head restraint.
Hold the buckle and pull the belt
to secure the tire.
After stowing the flat tire, check
that the tire and belt are
secured.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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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.
If equipped, turn off the VSC (P. 161)
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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When trouble arises
349 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 length 150.6 in. (3825 mm)
Overall width 66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Wheelbase 96.9 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)

391 Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 315
If you have a flat tire ............ 325
If you lose your keys............. 340
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 311
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 350
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 305
If your vehicle overheats ...... 345
Engine
Compartment........................ 253
Engine switch ....................... 129
Hood ..................................... 250
How to start the engine ........ 129
Identification number ............ 353
If the engine will not start...... 337
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 345
Specifications ....................... 354
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 356
Checking .............................. 258
Indicator................................ 145
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Type ..................................... 356
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 355
Checking .............................. 254
Grade ................................... 355
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 256
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Warning light ................ 316, 318Engine switch ...........................129
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................256
EPS
EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................316
Event data recorder .................313
Floor mat...................................232
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........357
Brake .....................................260
Clutch ....................................358
Warning light .................315, 318
Washer ..................................264
Fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................318
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................360
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Fuel
Capacity ................................354
Fuel pump shut off system ....312
Gas station information .........400
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395 Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ................... 151
Hazard lights switch ............. 304
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Headlights switch ................. 149
Light switch........................... 149
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 71
Turn signal lights .................. 135
VSC OFF switch ................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer ........ 152, 155
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights
Indicator................................ 149
Replacing light bulbs ............ 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 360
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ........... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 272
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 371
Size ...................................... 368
Tire identification number ..... 367
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 369
Tires
Chains .................................. 169
Checking .............................. 266
If you have a flat tire ............. 325
Identification number ............ 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 267
Information ........................... 364
Replacing ..................... 266, 325
Rotating tires ........................ 266
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 325Tire pressure warning
system ........................266, 318
Warning light .........................318
Tools .........................................325
Total load capacity...................168
Towing
Dinghy towing................181, 182
Emergency towing.................305
Trailer towing.................172, 173
Trip meter .................................142
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification
number ...................................353
Vehicle stability control...........160
VSC............................................160
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................315
Seat belt reminder .................318
Warning lights
ABS .......................................316
Airbag system .......................316
Anti-lock brake system ..........316
Brake system ........................316
Charging system ...................316
Driver’s seat belt ...................318
Electric power steering
system ................................316
Electronic engine control
system ................................316
Engine oil replacement..........318
EPS system...........................316
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 316
Front passenger’s seat belt ...318
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