2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER emergency towing

4447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
81 ft•lbf (110 N•m, 11.2 kgf•m)
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into
one of the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic susp ension: Pull the tire toward the
rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually check that
tire is not interfering with components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace the cover.
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Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
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4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 373)
■When using the spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spare tire after
the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object cau ght between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■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 cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■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. 373)

4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to
free the vehicle. (P. 262)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding 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.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging 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.
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526Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 372Chains................................... 271
Checking ............................... 372
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ............................ 473
Replacing .............................. 433
Rotating tires......................... 372
Size ....................................... 468
Snow tires ............................. 272
Spare tire .............................. 433
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 373
Warning light ......................... 421
Tools ......................................... 434
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 175
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 191
Emergency towing ................ 411
Trailer towing ........................ 176
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 260
Trailer Sway Control................ 260
Transmission ........................... 200
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 81 Turn signal lights .................... 203
Replacing light bulbs .... 396, 402
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
USB port
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Valet key ..................................... 94
Vanity lights ............................. 310 Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 310
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 461
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 260
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 293
VSC
(Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 260
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