2011 TOYOTA AURIS towing

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425 5-1. Essential information
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Installing towing eyelets
Remove the eyelet cover by
pushing outside of it.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Release the parking brake.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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427 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Using a flat bed truck
When using a chain or strap to
tie down the rear of the vehicle,
secure it at a 45 angle as shown
in the illustration.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Emergency towing procedure
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Release the parking brake.
Change the shift position to N.
When the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY mode, the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed to N.
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 447, 457
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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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. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to accidents as the parking lock will be engaged.
If the hybrid system is not operating, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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.
To prevent body damage when towing using a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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453 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When stowing the spare tire
Type A
Stow the jack spacer and jack as
shown, with the jack laid flat.
Type B
Stow the toolbox and jack as
shown, making sure that the jack
does not protrude above the top
of the toolbox.
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(
P. 499)

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457
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit)
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Push the P position switch.
Stop the hybrid system.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Ty p e A
*: Use of the jack (P. 449)
Tool bag
(if equipped) Jack*
(if equipped)Wrench
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet

458 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Ty p e B
*: Use of the jack (P. 449)
Contents
Tool bag
(if equipped) Jack*
(if equipped)
or wrench (if
the tool bag is
not equipped)
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Sealant
Injection
hoseValve core tool
Va l v e c o r e
(spare)Compressor
Stickers

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485 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels.
If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.