2013 TOYOTA VERSO S tow

428 5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
Release the parking brake.

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429 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
VERSO-S_EEFrom the rear
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Except vehicles with a Multidrive:
We recommend using a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles with a multi-mode manual
transmission) or the “ACC” posi-
tion (vehicles with a manual
transmission) and shift the shift
lever to N.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a multi-mode
manual transmission) or ACCES-
SORY mode (vehicles with a
manual transmission) and shift
the shift lever to N.

430 5-1. Essential information
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Using a flatbed truck
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
damaged.
Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION
ON (engine running) mode.
Emergency towing eyelet location
The emergency towing eyelet is in the tool tray (vehicles with a spare tire) or
the tool box (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit).
(P. 448, 461)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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431 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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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 eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that 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.

432 5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the Stop & Start system when
towing (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
Never tow this vehicle with four wheels on the ground. Use a flatbed truck, or
lift up front or rear of the vehicle by using a wheel-lift type truck.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with a Multidrive)
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 damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (except vehicles with a Multidrive)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
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.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing
Vehicles with a Multidrive, never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels
on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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455 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
VERSO-S_EELower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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505 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever (except vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
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 resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the 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.

511 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles without Stop & Start system
*3: Vehicles with Stop & Start system
*4: Except vehicles with leather wrapped steering wheel
*5: Vehicles with leather wrapped steering wheel
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped under
the right-hand front seat.
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacityFront 900 kg (1985 lb.)
Rear 825 kg (1819 lb.)
Drawbar load 50 kg (110 lb.)
Towing capacity
with
brake800 kg (1764 lb.)
without
brake550 kg (1213 lb.)