2012 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID Owners Manual

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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.
Except hybrid vehicle
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Hybrid vehicle
The hybrid system is operating 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 a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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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.
Except hybrid vehicle: This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
Hybrid vehicle: This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances, such
as distances required to load
onto a lift-type truck or flatbed
truck, at under 30 km/h (18
mph).
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.
Installing towing eyelet
Except hybrid vehicle
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.

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555 5-1. Essential information
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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79ERemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.

556 5-1. Essential information
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79EHybrid vehicle
Push the eyelet cover and then
open it.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.

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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
Release the parking brake.

558 5-1. Essential information
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79EFrom the rear
Vehicles with a hybrid transmis-
sion or a Multidrive: Use a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a multi-mode man-
ual transmission or a manual
transmission: We recommend
using a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles with a multi-mode manual
transmission) or the “ACC” posi-
tion (vehicles with a manual
transmission) and shift the shift
lever to N.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a multi-mode
manual transmission) or ACCES-
SORY mode (vehicles with a
manual transmission) and shift
the shift lever to N.

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Using a flatbed truck
.If your Toyota is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
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.
Front

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Before emergency towing
Except hybrid vehicle
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.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (hybrid system off) or “ON” (hybrid system operating) posi-
tion.
Vehicles with an electronic key: Turn the “POWER” switch to
ACCESSORY (hybrid system off) or ON (hybrid system operating)
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
Emergency towing eyelet location
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