2012 TOYOTA SIENNA towing

726 5-1. Essential information
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
NOTICE
■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.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transaxle and Active Torque
Control 4WD system (AWD models) wh en towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle wh en towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the
Active Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) and transaxle. ( P. 376)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transaxle. If towing from the rear,
use a towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the tran-
saxle and Active Torque Control 4WD
system. Use a towing dolly.
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754 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)Firmly tighten each wheel 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.
Stowing the flat tire
Remove clasps and strap.
Place tire standing up in rear tub,
after putting the tire in the tire
bag.
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STEP5
STEP1
STEP2

760 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power sliding door and/or
power back door
In cases such as when re placing tires, make sure to turn off the power
sliding door main switch ( P. 70) and/or the power back door main
switch ( P. 84). Failure to do so may cause the sliding door and/or the
back door to operate unintentionally if the power sliding door switch and/
or the power back door switch is ac cidentally touched, resulting in hands
and fingers being caught and injured.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the third seats ar e in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire strap. Otherwis e, the flat tire may fly out in case
of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When loosening or tightening the spare tire clamp bolt
Do not use an impact wrench. Use the adapter socket and jack handle.
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.

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When trouble arises
761
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 674)
■After taking out or stowing the spare tire
Make sure to secure the tire carrier by tightening the clamp bolt to pre-
vent the holding bracket from hitting the under body of the vehicle during
driving.
■Using the tire carrier
●As the tire carrier is designed fo r use with the compact spare tire, it
cannot be used with standard tires.
●If the spare tire is flat, do not use th e tire carrier, as the tire may not be
held securely.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the tran saxle and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and pressing 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.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. For details, see
“Vehicle identification” below.
Vehicle identification
■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Label on the driver’s side
center pillar.
Trailer Weight Rating
(TWR)
(Trailer weight
+ cargo weight)
(with towing package)Without brake 1650 lb. (750 kg)
With brake 3500 lb. (1588 kg)

790 6-1. Specifications
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity 1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine 9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
Without towing package
11.0 qt. (10.4 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
With towing package 11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO 1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine
Gap SK16HR11
FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

846 Alphabetical index
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
CleaningExterior .................................. 630
Interior ...................................635
Seat belts ..............................636
Clock ................................. 252, 592
Compass ...................................617
Condenser ................................664
Console box ............................. 575
Conversation mirror ................593
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 775
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 293
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................298
Cup holders ..............................579
Curtain shield airbags ............. 168
Customizable features............. 815 Daytime running light
system .................................... 270
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 405
Side mirrors........................... 405
Dimension ................................ 784
Dinghy towing .......................... 376
Display Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 298
Multi-information display ....... 252
Trip information ..................... 252
Warning messages ............... 744
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 647
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 566
Wattage................................. 796
Door lock
Back door ................................ 82
Front door ............................... 60
Sliding door ............................. 67
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 53
Doors Back door ................................ 82
Door lock ..................... 53, 60, 68
Front doors.............................. 60
Side mirrors........................... 140
Sliding doors ........................... 67
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 733
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 214
Correct posture ..................... 166
Procedures............................ 212
Winter driving tips ................. 352
Driving position memory ........ 120
DVD player........ 499, 509, 513, 514D