2011 TOYOTA AYGO Owners Manual

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY239
CAUTION
DUse extreme caution when towing a
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or er-
ratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress on the
emergency towing eyelet and towing
cable or chain. The eyelet and tow-
ing cable or chain may break and
cause serious injury or damage.
DIn case of installing the fronteyelet
on the vehicle, be sure to tighten
the front eyelet securely. If the eye-
letisloose,itmaycomeoffwhen
towing and result in death or seri-
ous injury to the passenger in the
front vehicle or damage to that ve-
hicle.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N” (multi−
mode manual transmission) or neutral
(manual transmission). The engine switch
must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”
(engine running).
Multi−mode manual transmission only:
After shifting the shift lever to the “N”
position, always make sure that the gear
is actually disengaged and is in neutral by
pushing the vehicle by hand or other
means. In case the gear can not be put
in neutral, turn the engine switch from the
“OFF” to “ON” position, and operate the
shift lever once from “N” to “E” or “R”,
then back to “N” again. Then turn the
engine switch from the “ON” to “OFF”
position. These procedures may help put
the gear in neutral. If the gear still can
not be put in neutral, you can not tow
with cables or chains.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
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240IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
MS41046
1. Remove the spare wheel cover as
shown in the illustrations.
MS41007c
2. Remove the front towing eyelet as
shown in the illustrations.
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—Installing front towing
eyelet

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY241
MS41063
3. Remove the front towing eyelet cover
on the front bumper, using a flathead
screwdriver which is wrapped with a
cloth.
MS41064
4. Secure the front towing eyelet to the
hole on the bumper by turning clock-
wise.
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242IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
MS41065
5. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely
using a wheel bolt wrench.
CAUTION
When installing theeyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the eyelet
securely. If the eyelet is loose, it may
come off when being towed resulting
in death or serious injury.
MS41053b
In case the shift lever lock is not re-
leased and the shift lever cannot be
moved even though the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position, follow
the procedures below:
1. Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position. Make
sure the parking brake is applied.
2. To push the link, insert a flathead
screwdriver to the hole. The lever
can be operated while the link is
being pushed.
3. Shift into the “N” position.
4. While fully depressing the brake ped-
al, turn the engine switch “ON”.
5. Check that the gear position indica-
tor lamp indicates “N” or check the
gear position is neutral by the fol-
lowing way:
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If you cannot shift
multi−mode manual
transmission shift lever

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DAfter shifting the shift lever to the “N”
position, always make sure that the
gear is actually disengaged and is in
neutral by pushing the vehicle by hand
or other means. In case the gear can
not be put in neutral, turn the engine
switch from the “OFF” to “ON” position,
and operate the shift lever once from
“N” to “E” or “R”, then back to “N”
again. Then turn the engine switch
from the “ON” to “OFF” position. These
procedures may help put the gear in
neutral. If the gear still can not be put
in neutral, you can not tow with cables
or chains.
6. Start the engine while depressing the
brake pedal.
Be sure to have the system checked any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional, as soon as possible.
If you lose your keys
You can purchase a new key at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional, if you can give them the
key number and key.
Even if you lose only one key, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, to make a new key. If you
lose all your keys, you cannot make new
keys; the whole engine immobilizersystem
must be replaced.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on
page 10 in Section 1−2.
Wireless remote control key—
You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new key. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional, for detailed information.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many autho-
rized Toyota dealers, repairers or other
duly qualified and equipped professionals
can still open the doors for you, using
their special tools. If you must break a
window to get in, we suggest breaking the
smallest side window because it is the
least expensive to replace. Be extremely
cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.
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244IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle us-
ing the following procedure:
1. Steadily step on the brake pedal with
both feet and firmly depress it. Do not
pump the brake pedal repeatedly as
this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2. Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N:
3. After slowing down, stop the vehicle in
a safe place by the road.
4. Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N:
3. Keep depressing the brake pedal with
both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
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4. Stop the engine by turning the engine
switch to the ACC position.
5. Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off
while driving:
DPower assist for the brakes and
steering wheel will be lost, making
the brake pedal harder to depress
and the steering wheel heavier to
turn. Decelerate as much as pos-
sible before turning off the engine.
DNever attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering
wheel.
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If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency

CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE245
Section 5
CORROSION PREVENTION AND
APPEARANCE CARE
DProtecting your Toyota from corrosion 246...................
DWashing and waxing your Toyota 247........................
DCleaning the interior 250...................................
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246CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
Toyota, through diligent research, design
and use of the most advanced technology
available, helps prevent corrosion and pro-
vides you with the finest quality vehicle
construction. Now, it is up to you. Proper
care of your Toyota can help ensure long−
term corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of vehicle
corrosion are:
DThe accumulation of road salt, dirt and
moisture in hard−to−reach areas under
the vehicle.
DChipping of paint, or undercoating
caused by minor accidents or stones
and gravel.
Care is especially important if you live
in particular areas or operate your ve-
hicle under certain environmental condi-
tions:
DRoad salt or dust control chemicals will
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-
ence of salt in the air near the sea−
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.
DHigh humidity accelerates corrosion es-
pecially when temperatures range just
above freezing point.
DWetness or dampness to certain parts
of your vehicle for an extended period
of time, may cause corrosion even
though other parts of the vehicle may
be dry.
DHigh ambient temperatures could cause
corrosion to those vehicle components
which do not dry quickly, due to lack
of proper ventilation.
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as
clean as possible and to repair any dam-
age to paint or protective coatings as
soon as possible.
To help prevent corrosion on your
Toyota, follow these guidelines:Wash your vehicle frequently.It is, of
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
corrosion, the following points should be
observed:
DIf you drive on salted roads in the
winter or if you live near the ocean,
you should hose off the undercarriage
at least once a month to minimize cor-
rosion.
DHigh pressure water or steam is effec-
tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside
and wheel housings. Pay particular
attention to these areas as it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to simply wet the
mud and debris without removing. The
lower edge of doors, rocker panels and
frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt
as trapped water in these areas can
cause corrosion.
DWash the underside of the vehicle thor-
oughly when winter is over.
See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on
page 247 for more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
paint and trim.If you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair.
Check the interior of your vehicle.Wa-
ter and dirt can accumulate under the
floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-
casionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-
ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-
ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be
transported in proper containers. If a spill
or leak should occur, immediately clean
and dry the area.
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion