2013 TOYOTA AVALON tow

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truc k or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Before towing

3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

3847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 dam-
aged.
Using a flat bed truck
CAUTION
Observe the following precaution.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while towing
If the engine is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when 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.
■ 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.

4087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lower the vehicle.
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.
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4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission 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.

484Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 421
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 136
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 132
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 114
Child-protectors....................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306 Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 269
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 259
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 422
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 194
Cup holders.............................. 260
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 453 Daytime running light
system.................................... 170
Defogger Front windshield ................... 243
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 248
Rear window ......................... 248
Dimension ................................ 428
Dinghy towing.......................... 154
Display Cruise control ....................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 194
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 316
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 436
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 111
Door glasses......................... 130
Door lock .............................. 109
Open door warning buzzer ..... 95
Open door warning light ....... 390
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear door child-protector ...... 110
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 118
Driving ...................................... 138 Break-in tips.......................... 140
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Procedures ........................... 138
Winter drive tips .................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 194D

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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 88 Battery-saving function ........... 99
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 415
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Emergency, in case of
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 114
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 412
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 418
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 387
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 387
If the warning message is displayed......................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .............................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 422 Emergency flashers ................ 380
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 156
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine......... 155
Identification number ............ 429
If the engine will not start ...... 412
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 155
Overheating .......................... 422
Engine coolant......................... 326 Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 430
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine switch .......................... 155
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Tires .......................................... 334Chains................................... 234
Checking ............................... 334
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Information ............................ 440
Replacing .............................. 399
Rotating tires......................... 334
Size ....................................... 435
Snow tires ............................. 235
Spare tire .............................. 399
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 335
Warning light ......................... 391
Tools ......................................... 400
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 152
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 154
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 153
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 211
Transmission ........................... 161 Automatic transmission......... 161
Driving mode select switch ... 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 414
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
S mode ................................. 162
Trip information ......................... 81
Trip meters ................................. 77 Trunk ........................................ 112
Internal trunk release lever ... 113
Luggage security system ...... 113
Smart key system ................... 92
Trunk features ...................... 266
Trunk handle......................... 112
Trunk light ............................. 113
Trunk opener main switch .... 113
Trunk opener switch ............. 112
Trunk storage extension ....... 280
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 113
Wattage ................................ 436
Turn signal lights .................... 165 Replacing light bulbs .... 369, 371
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
USB port ................................... 253
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Vanity mirrors .......................... 268
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 429
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 211
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 274
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 211
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