2013 TOYOTA IQ tow

266 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towin g procedure
Start the engine.
If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to the ACC
or ON position.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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5-1. Essential information
Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover by
pushing outside of it.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
■Location of the emer gency towing eyelet
P. 284

268 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the frontRelease the parking brake.
CAUTION
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that the towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired temporarily using the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The sealant
can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire without
removing the nail or screw from the tire.) After temporarily repair-
ing the tire with the kit, have the tire repaired or replaced by your
Scion dealer.
■ Before repairing the tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off the TRAC and/or VSC systems if it is difficult to get out
because of TRAC and/or VSC operation. ( P. 140)
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

312 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
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 and result in death or serious injury.
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.

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Alphabetical index
Eco driving indicator
light ........................ 103, 122, 127
Electric power steering Electric power steering ......... 139
Warning light ........................ 275
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 264
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start...... 301
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 303
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 305
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 273
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 273
If you have a flat tire ............ 284
If you lose your keys............. 304
If you think something is wrong ................................. 271
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 311
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 313
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 265
If your vehicle overheats ...... 308
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit................................. 284
Engine Compartment........................ 208
Engine switch ....................... 111
Hood ..................................... 197
How to start the engine ........ 111
Identification number ............ 317
If the engine will not start...... 301
Ignition switch ....................... 111
Immobilizer system................. 60
Overheating .......................... 308 Specifications ........................318
Warning light .........................275
Engine coolant Capacity ................................320
Checking ...............................213
Indicator ................................122
Preparing and checking before winter .......................149
Type ......................................320
Warning light .........................274
Engine immobilizer system.......60
Engine oil
Capacity ................................319
Checking ...............................209
Grade ....................................319
Preparing and checking before winter .......................149
Reset the maintenance data .....................................188
Warning light .................274, 276
Engine switch ...........................111
EPS EPS .......................................139
Warning light .........................275
Event data recorder ...................19
Floor mat...................................177
Fluid Automatic transmission .........322
Brake .....................................215
Warning light .................273, 276
Washer ..................................218
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................276
Front seats Adjustment ..............................35
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............251
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................324E
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