2016 TOYOTA VERSO tow

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5-1. Essential information
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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 cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot 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.
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.

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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
● 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 when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism 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.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle 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 during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
■ 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 “R” (manual transmis-
sion).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 526)
■ 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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When trouble arises
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Vehicles with third seats
Spare tire
Jack handle
Jack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■ Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Vehicles without the third seats
Vehicles with the third seats
Emergency tire puncture repair kit*3
Towing eyelet
Jack*1Wheel cap clip*2
Wheel nut wrench*1
Jackhandle*1
Emergency tire puncture repair kit*3
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench*1
Jack handle*1
Wheel cap clip*2
Jack*1

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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 “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
“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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■ 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
On vehicles with a Multidrive, 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.