2013 TOYOTA SIENNA emergency towing

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When 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.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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When driving
SIENNA_OM_OM45472U_(U)
CAUTION
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent 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 downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● At entrances to expressways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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3-8. Other interior features
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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 and recovering the vehicle. After fil-
ing a police report, call the Safe ty Connect response center at 1-
800-331-4331 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforc ement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped 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 response center. The answering
agent will determine your vehicl e’s location, assess the emer-
gency, 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.
■ Roadside Assistance
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deliv ery, etc. For a description of the
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
To y o t a . c o m .

770 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SIENNA_OM_OM45472U_(U)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.
Stowing the flat tire
Remove clasps and strap.
Place tire standing up in rear tub,
after putting the tire in the tire
bag.
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STEP1
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CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power sliding door and/or
power back door
In cases such as when re placing tires, make sure to turn off the power
sliding door main switch ( P. 70) and/or the power back door main
switch ( P. 84). Failure to do so may cause the sliding door and/or the
back door to operate unintentionally if the power sliding door switch and/
or the power back door switch is ac cidentally touched, resulting in hands
and fingers being caught and injured.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the third seats ar e in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire strap. Otherwis e, the flat tire may fly out in case
of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When loosening or tightening the spare tire clamp bolt
Do not use an impact wrench. Use the adapter socket and jack handle.
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 690)
■After taking out or stowing the spare tire
Make sure to secure the tire carrier by tightening the clamp bolt to pre-
vent the holding bracket from hitting the under body of the vehicle during
driving.
■Using the tire carrier
●As the tire carrier is designed fo r use with the compact spare tire, it
cannot be used with standard tires.
●If the spare tire is flat, do not use th e tire carrier, as the tire may not be
held securely.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
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To avoid damaging the tran saxle and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and pressing 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.