2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID tow

562 5-1. Essential information
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with a hybrid transmission or 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 a 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 hybrid transmission or 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 (vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission or a manual
transmission)
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
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare 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 hybrid transmission or a Multidrive: Shift the
shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the
shift lever to M, E or R.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to R.
Stop the engine (except hybrid vehicle) or hybrid system
(hybrid vehicle).
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack
Tool bag Spare tire
Luggage floor cover
Jack handle
Wheel nut
wrench
Towing eyelet

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589 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79EVehicles with aluminum wheels:
Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the
reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(P. 672)
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Per-
form the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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595 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Jack
handle
Wheel nut wrench
Air release cap
Hose
Stickers

648 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Emergency hooks
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
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.
Press the button to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

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649 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the front 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.

689 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system .................................... 297
Deck board ............................... 441
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 374
Side mirror ............................ 374
Dimension ................................ 654
Display
Trip information ..................... 286
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 457
Doors
Back door .............................. 119
Door glasses ......................... 147
Door lock ................. 69, 105, 114
Double locking system .......... 162
Side doors ............................. 114
Side mirrors........................... 144
Double locking system............ 162
DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter
system ................................ 334
Warning light ......................... 570
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 570
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 209
Correct posture ..................... 164
Procedures............................ 204
Winter driving tips ................. 338Electric power steering ........... 326
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 619
Replacing the battery ............ 505
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 552
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 619
If the engine will not start ...... 611
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 614
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 617
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 616
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 624
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery ................................ 631
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 565
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 565
If you have a flat tire .... 582, 594
If you lose your keys ............. 618
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 644
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 563
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 647
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 650
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 553
If your vehicle
overheats.................... 635, 639DE

696 Alphabetical index
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Tachometer .............................. 273
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 293
Wattage................................. 677
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system .......... 162
Engine immobilizer system ... 155
Immobilizer system ............... 155
Tire inflation pressure ............. 498
Tires
Chains ................................... 338
Checking ............................... 494
If you have a flat tire...... 582, 594
Inflation pressure .......... 498, 672
Replacing .............................. 582
Rotating tires ......................... 494
Size ....................................... 672
Snow tires ............................. 338
Spare tire .............................. 582
Tools ................................. 582, 595
Total load capacity .................. 654
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 554
Trailer towing ................ 342, 343
Traction control ....................... 326
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 261, 262
TRC ........................................... 326
Trip information ....................... 286
Trip meter ................................. 273
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 269
Wattage................................. 677Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 426
Wattage ................................ 677
Vanity mirrors .......................... 426
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 656
Vehicle stability control .......... 326
VSC ........................................... 326
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 565
Clutch.................................... 566
Electric power steering
system ................................ 568
Hybrid system ....................... 566
Hybrid system overheat ........ 570
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 566
P position request
indicator light ...................... 570
Seat belt reminder ................ 570
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 568
Brake assist system .............. 568
Brake system ........................ 565
Charging system ................... 566
Clutch.................................... 566
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 568
DPF system .......................... 570
Electric power steering ......... 568
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 568
Engine oil maintenance ........ 570
Fuel filter ............................... 568
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 566
Hybrid system ....................... 566
Hybrid system overheat ........ 570
Low engine oil level .............. 570
Low engine oil pressure ........ 566TV
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