2013 TOYOTA COROLLA towing

420 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the frontRelease the parking brake.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
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.

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Automatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Manual transmission: We recom-
mend to use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position and shift the shift
lever to N.
Using a flat bed truckIf 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.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in “LOCK” position or key
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

522 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 161
Defogger Rear window ......................... 219
Side mirror............................. 219
Dimension................................. 470
Dinghy towing .................. 201, 202
Display Trip information ..................... 156
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 347
Doors
Door lock ..................... 25, 36, 41
Door windows..........................71
Side mirrors .............................69
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 426
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 123
Correct posture .......................84
Procedures ............................ 120
Winter driving tips.................. 181 Electric power steering ........... 172
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 452
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 416
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 424
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 452
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 450
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 455
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
If you lose your keys ............. 451
If you think something is wrong .................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 464
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 466
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 417
If your vehicle overheats ....... 461DE

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 149
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 402
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 481
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 379
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 491
Size ...................................... 488
Tire identification number ..... 487
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 489
Tires Chains .................................. 181
Checking .............................. 371
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 379
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 372
Information ........................... 485
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 371
Size ...................................... 480
Snow tires............................. 181
Spare tire .............................. 436 Tools .........................................436
Total load capacity...................180
Towing
Dinghy towing................201, 202
Emergency towing.................418
Trailer towing.................185, 200
TRAC .........................................172
Traction control........................172
Trip information .......................156
Trip meter .................................149
Trunk Opener ....................................47
Trunk light Wattage .................................481
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................481
Valet key .....................................22
Vanity mirrors...........................322
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........16
Vehicle identification number ...................................470
Vehicle stability control...........172
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