2011 TOYOTA CAMRY HV tow

424 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)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP3
STEP4
■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 pressure of the compact spare tire.
( P. 457)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
STEP5

444
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hooks (if equipped)
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 striki ng 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
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.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and put the
shift lever in P.
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 hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.

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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 156
Defogger Rear window......................... 191
Side mirror ............................ 191
Dimension ................................ 450
Dinghy towing ......................... 178
Display Trip information .................... 151
Warning message ................ 408
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 335
Door courtesy light
Door courtesy light ............... 291
Wattage ................................ 458
Doors Door glasses .......................... 77
Door lock .................... 37, 48, 51
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 402
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 125
Correct posture....................... 90
Procedures ........................... 124
Winter driving tips ................. 173 “ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .....182
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged...........433
Electric power steering ...........165
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................392
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......399
If a warning message is displayed.............................408
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 433
If the hybrid system
will not start .........................429
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................431
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .....................436
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................399
If you have a flat tire .............419
If you lose your keys .............432
If you think something is wrong ..................................396
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...446
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................393
If your vehicle overheats .......440DE

504 Alphabetical index
Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 154
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................88
Tire inflation pressure ............. 363
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 468
Size ....................................... 465
Tire identification number ...... 464
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 466
Tires Chains ................................... 173
Checking ............................... 354
If you have a flat tire .............. 419
Inflation pressure................... 363
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 355
Replacing .............................. 419
Rotating tires ......................... 354
Size ....................................... 457
Snow tires ............................. 173
Spare tire............................... 419 Tools ......................................... 419
Total load capacity .................. 172
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 178
Trailer towing ........................ 177
TRAC ......................................... 165
Traction control ....................... 165
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 431
Transmission......................... 139
Trip information ....................... 150
Trip meter ................................. 144
Trunk Opener .................................... 55
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 56
Wattage................................. 458
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage................................. 458T