2016 TOYOTA iM towing

1274-1. Before driving
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
NOTICE
nDinghy towing direction
n To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure that the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

1554-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
WARNING
nTo avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
n Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
lIn heavy traffic
l On roads with sharp bends
l On winding roads
l On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
l On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
l During emergency towing

1785-3. Using the storage features
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
lWhen storing a bottle, close the cap.
l The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
FrontRear
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

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Scion iM_U (12J49U)
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
lThe engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
l 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 Scion dealer or commercial towing service, using
a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

2557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
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.

2567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
If your vehicle 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.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

2577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 273)
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains 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: P. 2 8 4
Emergency towing procedure
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2587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
nWhile towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
n Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. ( P. 273)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
nWhen towing the vehicle
n While towing
lWhen towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
l Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
n Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet are 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 drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.