2011 TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER parking brake

228 2-5. Driving information
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to “R” without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If necessary block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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When driving
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in “6” gear. (P. 183)
If the engine overheats...
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 481)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“1” or “R”.

357 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
CAUTION
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or seri-
ous injury.
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.
Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever in “R”.
Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

420 5-1. Essential information
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
2WD models
Release the parking brake.
4WD models
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

422 5-1. Essential information
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Before emergency towing
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Put the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Release the parking brake.
Emergency towing eyelet location
P. 437, 453
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When trouble arises
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*:Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “R”.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 416)
Location of the spare tire and tools
2WD models
Jack handle
Spare tire
Tool bag
(Towing eyelet
and wheel nut
wrench)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped 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.
Shift the lever to “N”.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 416)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and jack
*: Use of the jack (P. 440)
Emergency tire
puncture repair
kit
Jack*