2013 TOYOTA IQ emergency towing

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
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. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
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.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Scion dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehic le's rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 268)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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■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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5-2. 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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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
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 251
Wattage ................................ 324
Storage features Auxiliary boxes ............. 169, 172
Bottle holders ............... 169, 171
Cup holders .................. 169, 170
Storage precautions ............... 146
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 311
Sun visors ................................ 173
Switch Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 264
Engine switch ....................... 111
Hazard lights switch ............. 264
Headlights switch ................. 130
Ignition switch ....................... 111
Instrument panel light control ................................ 120
Light switch........................... 130
Outside rear view mirror switch ................................... 50
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 53
Turn signal lights .................. 115
VSC OFF switch ................... 141
Window lock switch ................ 53
Wiper and washer ........ 134, 137 Tachometer...............................119
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............251
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................324
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....60
Theft prevention labels ............62
Theft prevention labels..............62
Tire inflation pressure .............228
Tire information Glossary ................................333
Size .......................................330
Tire identification number ......329
Uniform tire quality grading ................................331
Tires
Chains ...................................150
Checking ...............................220
If you have a flat tire ..............284
Identification number .............328
Inflation pressure...........228, 323
Inflation pressure sensor .......221
Information ............................328
Replacing ......................202, 220
Rotating tires .........................220
Size .......................................323
Snow tires .............................149
Tire pressure warning system ........................220, 276
Warning light .........................276
Tools .........................................284
Total load capacity...................148
Towing Dinghy towing........................154
Emergency towing.................265
Trailer towing.........................153T