2015 TOYOTA AURIS emergency towing

4877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When towing the vehicle
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.
While towing
When towing using a cable or chain, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
The towing eyelet and the cable or chain may become damaged, broken
debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be oper-
ated.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the engine switch
off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be oper-
ated.
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.
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 drive-
train and related parts may be damaged.

4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a flatbed truck
Do not drive over wheel chocks, as doing so may damage the tires.
Do not tie down the vehicle over any parts other than the tires (do not use
parts such as the suspension).

5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
JackSpare t i re
Towing eyelet1
2
3
4
5

5417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
7
When trouble arises
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
*: Use of the wheel cap clip. (if equipped) (P. 439)
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Towing eyeletWheel cap clip*1
2
3

5827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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 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.

629Alphabetical index
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Tachometer .......................... 90, 95
Tail lights .................................. 220
Light switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs ............. 463
Wattage................................. 601
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 79
Double locking system ............ 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 71
Tire inflation pressure ............. 436
Maintenance data ................. 599
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 427
Function ................................ 427
Initializing .............................. 427
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters....... 427
Registering ID codes............. 429
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................. 428
Warning light ......................... 498
Tires .......................................... 426
Chains ................................... 287
Checking ............................... 426
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................. 540
If you have a flat tire...... 527, 540
Inflation pressure .................. 599
Replacing .............................. 527
Rotating tires ......................... 426
Size ....................................... 599
Snow tires ............................. 288
Spare tire .............................. 527
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 427
Warning light ......................... 498Tools ................................. 528, 541
Top strap .................................... 66
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 250
Function ................................ 250
Warning message ................. 510
Towing ...................................... 483
Emergency towing ................ 483
Towing capacity .................... 584
Towing eyelet........................ 485
Trailer towing ........................ 186
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 276
Trailer towing .......................... 186
Transmission ................... 209, 214
Gear Shift Indicator ............... 215
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 566
M mode ................................. 212
Paddle shift switches ............ 211
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 276
Trip information ................... 92, 97
Trip meters ........................... 92, 97
Turn signal lights..................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 601
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.