2012 TOYOTA IQ towing

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 211
Fog light switch ................... 216
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 218
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 222
2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems ........ 224
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 229
Winter driving tips ............... 231
Trailer towing ...................... 235
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 238
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 244
Rear window defogger ........ 252
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 2543-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type .............. 257
Using the radio ................... 260
Using the CD player ........... 265
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 272
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 280
Using the AUX port ............ 282
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 284
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 286
• Interior light ...................... 287
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 288
• Cup holder ....................... 289
• Bottle holders ................... 289
• Auxiliary box..................... 290
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 293
Vanity mirrors ..................... 294
Power outlet ....................... 295
Seat heaters ....................... 296
Assist grips ......................... 298
Floor mat ............................ 299
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 301
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87 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Stowing the seat belts (rear seat)
When not using the seat belt, follow the method and hook the plate
into the seat belt holder to fasten the seat belt.
Flip the plate
Hook the plate into the seat
belt holder
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.

2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 179
Multidrive .......................... 185
Manual transmission......... 189
Turn signal lever ............... 193
Parking brake ................... 194
Horn .................................. 196
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 197
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 199
Multi-information display ... 205
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 211
Fog light switch ................. 216
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 218
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2222-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems ...... 224
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 229
Winter driving tips ............. 231
Trailer towing .................... 235

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier of a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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Auxiliary box
Vehicles with rear seat
Pull the strap horizontally as
shown. The latch under the seat
cushion will release, allowing the
seat cushion to be raised.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and auxiliary box

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replacing the tire
When raising your vehicle with a jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or R (manual transmis-
sion).
Stop the engine.
Location of the jack and tools
Towing eyelet
Jack
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel chock
Wheel chock
Jack handle

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5-1. Essential information
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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.
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 or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 392)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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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.
Towing eyelet
Emergency towing procedure
Start the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to the ACC
or ON position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If the engine cannot be started, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to change to the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.