2015 TOYOTA AVALON tow

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truc k or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial 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. 383, 384)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

3847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 dam-
aged.
Using a flatbed truck
CAUTION
Observe the following precaution.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using a cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which
place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing
eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
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 dam-
aged.

3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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.

4097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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4
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4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission 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.

486Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 112
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 422
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 140
Power window lock switch .... 134
Power window precautions ... 136
Rear door child-protectors .... 112
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 116
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306
Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 268
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 258 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 423
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 198
Cup holders ............................. 259
Curtain shield airbags............... 34
Customizable features ............ 455
Daytime running light system.................................... 174
Defogger Front windshield ................... 247
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 252
Rear window ......................... 252
Dimension ................................ 430
Dinghy towing.......................... 158
Display Cruise control ....................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 198
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 399
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If the warning light turns on ....................................... 388
If the warning message is displayed......................... 399
If you have a flat tire ............. 400
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 386
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 426
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 423
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 160
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch........................ 159
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine ......... 159
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start ...... 413
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 159
Overheating .......................... 423 Engine coolant......................... 326
Capacity................................ 434
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Engine switch .......................... 159
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 215 Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 390
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10