2012 TOYOTA AYGO emergency towing

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional before towing.
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, such as a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Using a flatbed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
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.
Front
Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
Emergency towing eyelet location
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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.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is
not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
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 with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the
shift lever to E, M or R.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to R.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool tray Spare tireJack
Wheel bolt wrench Towing eyelet

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CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-
mission)
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 resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

364 Alphabetical index
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Sun visors ................................ 232
Switch
Airbag manual on-off
switch.................................... 93
Emergency flasher switch ..... 304
Engine switch ........................ 130
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................ 304
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Light switches ....................... 148
Power window switch .............. 66
Wiper and washer ......... 154, 156
Tachometer .............................. 143
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 292
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage................................. 354
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 73
Tire inflation pressure ............. 275
Tires
Chains ................................... 163
Checking ............................... 272
If you have a flat tire.............. 318
Inflation pressure .................. 275
Replacing .............................. 318
Rotating tires ......................... 272
Size ....................................... 353
Snow tires ............................. 163
Spare tire .............................. 318
Tools ......................................... 318
Total load capacity .................. 344
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 305
Trailer towing ........................ 167
Traction control ....................... 158
TRC ........................................... 158
Trip meter ................................. 143Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 292
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 354
USB memory ............................ 206
Vanity mirrors .......................... 233
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 344
Vehicle stability control .......... 158
VSC ........................................... 158
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering
system ................................ 315
Light reminder ....................... 151
Low fuel level ........................ 316
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 313
Seat belt reminder ................ 316
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 315
Brake assist system .............. 315
Brake system ........................ 312
Charging system ................... 313
Electric power steering
system ................................ 315
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 315
Engine oil pressure ............... 313
High engine coolant
temperature warning light ... 313
Low fuel level ........................ 316
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 315
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 313
Pretensioners........................ 315
Seat belt reminder light ......... 316
SRS airbags.......................... 315
“STOP” warning light ............ 313
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