2012 TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER emergency towing

418 5-1. Essential information
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
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.

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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423 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
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 eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with
the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight. (2WD models)
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.

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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)

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
4WD models
Location of the jack
The jack is stored under the
left-hand front seat.
Jack handle
Spare tireTool bag
(Towing eyelet
and wheel nut
wrench)

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453 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
Location of the tools
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Jack handle
Tool bag
(Towing eyelet
and wheel nut
wrench)
Insertion keyPower plug
Hose
Stickers
Air release cap
Compressor
switch Air pressure gaugeBottle

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489 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
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 striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging 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.

525 Alphabetical index
URBAN CRUISER_EE (OM52C21E)
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 96
Defogger ............................... 262
Folding .................................... 97
Smart entry & start system
Entry function .......................... 35
Starting the engine ................ 179
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 509
Storage location .................... 437
Spark plug ................................ 505
Specifications .......................... 494
Speech command switch
*...... 299
Speedometer ............................ 190
Steering
Adjustment .............................. 93
Column lock release ..... 181, 177
Steering wheel
audio switches .................... 289
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Wattage................................. 510
Stop & Start system................. 211
Stop & Start system
off switch................................ 212
Stop & Start system
total operation time ............... 199
Stop & Start system
operation time........................ 199
Storage feature ........................ 322
Storage precautions ................ 224
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 488Sun visors ................................ 328
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 416
Engine switch................ 179, 175
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard lights switch .............. 416
Ignition switch ............... 179, 175
Light switches ....................... 201
Power window switch.............. 99
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 209
Window lock switch................. 99
Wipers and washer
switch ......................... 207, 209
Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 201
Talk switch
*............................. 299
Telephone switch
*.................. 299
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 118
Engine immobilizer system ... 108
Tire inflation pressure ............. 378
Tires
Chains................................... 229
Checking ............................... 375
If you have a flat tire ..... 437, 452
Inflation pressure .................. 378
Replacing .............................. 437
Rotating tires......................... 375
Size ....................................... 509
Snow tires ............................. 227
Spare tire .............................. 437
Tools ................................. 437, 452
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 418
Trailer towing ........................ 231
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.