2015 TOYOTA YARIS towing

2687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted (automatic transmission):
P. 2 9 6
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage. (P. 282)
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2697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● 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.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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.
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 drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.

2827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Location
Location of the spare tire, jack and tool bag
Jack
Spa re ti r e
Tool bag
Jack handleTie-down belt
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
Luggage floor cover1
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2897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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)
Do not use other tools or any
additional leverage other than
your hands, such as a hammer,
pipe or your foot.
Stow the jack and all tools.
Return the deck board.
Vehicles with an aluminum
wheels, remove the center
wheel ornament by pushing
from the reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Hook each belt end to the cor-
responding anchor brackets.
Put the center portion of the
belt onto the rear center head
restraint.
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Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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2907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lay the flat tire on the luggage
floor so that the outer side of
the tire wheel faces toward the
rear of the vehicle. Detach the
rear center head restraint from
the seat and release the belt.
Pass the belt through the center
hole of the flat tire wheel.
Put the center portion of the
belt onto the rear center head
restraint position and then
return the rear center head
restraint.
Hold the buckle and pull the
belt to secure the tire.
After stowing the flat tire, check
that the tire and belt are secured.
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2927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS
●Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seats are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of the sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.

3047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■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 (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 tran smission 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.

362Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 76
Tail lights .................................. 144Light switch ........................... 144
Replacing light bulbs............. 255
Wattage ................................ 316
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 67
Tire inflation pressure ............. 231 Maintenance data ................. 315
Warning light ......................... 274
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 224 Function ................................ 224
Initializing .............................. 224
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 224
Registering ID codes ............ 225
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 225
Warning light ......................... 274
Tires .......................................... 223
Chains................................... 168
Checking ............................... 223
If you have a flat tire ............. 281
Inflation pressure .................. 315
Replacing .............................. 281
Rotating tires......................... 223
Size ....................................... 315
Snow tires ............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 281
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 225
Warning light ......................... 274 Tools ......................................... 282
Top tether strap ......................... 63
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 265
Dinghy towing ............... 133, 134
Towing eyelet ....................... 267
Trailer towing ........................ 132
Traction control ....................... 162
Transmission ................... 139, 141 Automatic transmission ........ 139
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 296
Manual transmission............. 141
Trip meters ................................. 79
Turn signal lights .................... 142 Replacing light
bulbs........................... 254, 255
Turn signal lever ................... 142
Wattage ................................ 316
USB port ................................... 181
Vanity mirrors .......................... 190
Vehicle data recordings .............. 7
Vehicle identification number ................................... 307
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 162
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 162
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