2013 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID tow

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557 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 eyelet and the cable or chain. Always be
cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Except hybrid vehicle (vehicles without a smart entry & start system): Do
not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Except hybrid vehicle (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.
Hybrid vehicle (vehicles without an electronic key): Do not turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Hybrid vehicle (vehicles with an electronic key): Do not turn the “POWER”
switch off.
This may lead to accidents because the steering wheel will be locked and
you will not be able to operate the steering wheel.
Except hybrid vehicle: If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more
difficult.
Hybrid vehicle: If the hybrid system is off, 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.

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NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with a hybrid transmission or 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 a 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 hybrid transmission or 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 (vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission or a manual
transmission)
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
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a Multidrive: Shift the
shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the
shift lever to M, E or R.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to R.
Stop the engine (except hybrid vehicle) or hybrid system
(hybrid vehicle).
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack
Tool bag Spare tire
Luggage floor cover
Jack handle
Wheel nut
wrench
Towing eyelet

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585 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52D27EVehicles with aluminum wheels:
Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the
reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(P. 669)
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Per-
form the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Jack
handle
Wheel nut wrench
Air release cap
Hose
Stickers

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645 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Emergency hooks
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
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.
Press the button to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

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NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the front 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.

687 Alphabetical index
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Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 207
Correct posture ..................... 165
Procedures............................ 202
Winter driving tips ................. 336
Electric power steering ........... 324
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 616
Replacing the battery ............ 501
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 548
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 616
If the engine will not start ...... 608
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 611
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 614
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 613
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 621
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 628
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 561
If the warning light
turns on............................... 561
If you have a flat tire ..... 578, 591
If you lose your keys ............. 615
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 641
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 559
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 644If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 647
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 549
If your vehicle
overheats.................... 632, 636
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 591
Engine
Compartment ........................ 465
Engine switch........ 222, 226, 236
Hood ..................................... 460
How to start the
engine......................... 222, 226
How to start the hybrid
system ........................ 236, 241
Identification number ............ 653
If the engine will not start ...... 608
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 611
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 641
Ignition
switch ......... 222, 226, 236, 241
Overheating .................. 632, 636
“POWER” switch ................... 241
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 664
Checking ............................... 475
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Engine immobilizer system .... 155
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 659
Checking ............................... 469
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
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