2013 TOYOTA AVALON emergency towing

1934-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

2945-5. Other interior features
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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety
Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating a nd recovering the vehicle. After filing
a police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-
331-4331 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate this
service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equippe d vehicle location data may, under
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect respon se center. The answering agent
will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and
dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center
agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assi stance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” bu tton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deli very, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced Roadside Assistance se rvices and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are
available at Toyota.com.

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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.

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.

494Alphabetical index
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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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