2014 TOYOTA CAMRY tow

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
19 IG2-MAIN
25 AIGN, INJ, METER-IG2, ECU-IG2
NO.3, A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2, ECU-
IG2 NO.1
20 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
21 MAYDAY 5 A MAYDAY
22 TURN&HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, gauge and meters
23 STRG LOCK 10 A Steering lock system
24 AMP 15 A Audio system
25 H-LP LH-LO 15 A*
3Left-hand headlight (low beam),
manual headlight leveling system
20 A*
4
26 H-LP RH-LO 15 A*
3
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
20 A*4
27 MNL H-LP
LV L *47.5 A Manual headlight leveling system
28 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, A/F
sensor
29 SMART 5 A No circuit
30 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
31 TOWING 20 A No circuit
32 EFI NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic controlled trans-
mission
33 EFI-MAIN
NO.2*
220 A A/F sensor
A/F*
1
34 AM2 7.5 A Smart key system
FuseAmpereCircuit

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 499
If you think something is wrong ......................... 503
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 504
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 505
If you have a flat tire......... 520
If the engine will not start ................................ 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 534
If you lose your keys ........ 535
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 536
If the battery is discharged ..................... 539
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 544
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 548

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel- lift type truck from the front, the
vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
( P. 500, 501)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

500 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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When trouble arises
501
5-1. Essential information
Using a flatbed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
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.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the driv-
etrain and related parts may be damaged.

502 5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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.

522 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite ends of the tire.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

526 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When replacing an aluminum
wheel with a steel wheel, tighten
the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
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.
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5