2014 TOYOTA VERSO tow

510 5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly (vehicles with a
manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: The engine switch must not
be in the “LOCK” position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch must not be off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without 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 smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. The steering lock mecha-
nism 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.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 502)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles without the third seat
Spare tire
Jack
handleJack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
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537 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Vehicles with third seats
Spare tire
Jack handle
Jack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
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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:
103 N
·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf)
Vehicles with a steel wheels,
except for vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system or a
compact spare tire: Reinstall the
wheel ornament.
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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553 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Vehicles without the third seats (type A repair kit)
Vehicles with the third seats (type A repair kit)
Jack
handle*Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*
Wheel cap clip
(if equipped)
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench*
Jack*
Jack handle*
Wheel cap clip
(if equipped)
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554 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles without the third seats (type B repair kit)
Vehicles with the third seats (type B repair kit)
*: Use of the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped)
(P. 536)
A jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Jack
handle*
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*Wheel cap clip
(if equipped)
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*
Jack*
Jack handle*
Wheel cap clip (if equipped)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Emergency hook Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N”
(manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position (Multidrive or
automatic transmission) or “1” or “R” position (manual
transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
Press the button to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the right rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.
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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
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission: 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 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.
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