2012 TOYOTA VERSO S emergency towing

420 5-1. Essential information
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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(s).
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.
For vehicles with a Multidrive,
only the front towing eyelet may
be used.

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Using a flatbed 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
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION
ON (engine running) mode.
Emergency towing eyelet location
The emergency towing eyelet is in the tool tray (vehicles with a spare tire) or
the tool box (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit).
(P. 442, 455)
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425 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
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.

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NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the Stop & Start system when
towing (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
Never tow this vehicle with four wheels on the ground. Use a flatbed truck, or
lift up front or rear of the vehicle by using a wheel-lift type truck.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with a Multidrive)
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 damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (except vehicles with a Multidrive)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: 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.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. 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.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing
Vehicles with a Multidrive, never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels
on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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495 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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 (except vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
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.

534 Alphabetical index
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Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 334
Switch
Airbag manual on-off
switch.................................. 123
Emergency flasher switch ..... 418
Engine switch ................ 166, 176
Fog light switch ..................... 216
Hazard light switch ................ 418
Ignition switch ............... 166, 176
Light switches ....................... 210
“MMT-Es” switch ................... 187
Power door lock switch ........... 58
Power window switch .............. 90
“SPORT” switch .................... 181
Stop & Start cancel switch .... 227
Window lock switch ................. 90
Wiper and washer ......... 218, 224Tachometer .............................. 197
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 407
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 514
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system .......... 105
Engine immobilizer system ..... 97
Tire inflation pressure ............. 380
Tires
Chains................................... 243
Checking ............................... 377
If you have a flat tire ..... 442, 455
Inflation pressure .................. 380
Replacing .............................. 442
Rotating tires......................... 377
Size ....................................... 513
Snow tires ............................. 243
Spare tire .............................. 442
Tools ................................. 442, 455
Total load capacity .................. 500
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 420
Trailer towing ........................ 247
Traction control ....................... 233
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 187, 188
Tray ........................................... 323
TRC ........................................... 233
Trip information ....................... 207
Trip meter ................................. 197T