2017 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID emergency towing

18Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
When a warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . P. 4551
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3706-4. Other interior features
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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety
Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing
a police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-
331-4331 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate this
service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect respons e center. The answering agent
will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and
dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center
agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.
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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assi stance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” bu tton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deli very, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced Roadside Assistance services and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are
available at Toyota.com.

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8-2. 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.
● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or a 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
Towing with a sling-type truck

4438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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.
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.
Using a flatbed truck

4448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power 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 wh en 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 or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite ends of the tire.
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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.

569Alphabetical index
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Tail lights .................................. 172Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 434
Wattage ................................ 512
Talk switch
*............................. 328
Telephone switches
*.............. 309
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 418 Maintenance data ................. 511
Warning light ......................... 448
Tire information ....................... 516 Glossary................................ 523
Size ....................................... 519
Tire identification number ..... 518
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 521
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 409
Function ................................ 409
Initializing .............................. 409
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters.................. 409
Registering ID codes ............ 410
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 410
Warning light ......................... 448
Warning message ......... 461, 462 Tires .......................................... 408
Chains .................................. 243
Checking............................... 408
If you have a flat tire ............. 473
Inflation pressure .................. 511
Information............................ 516
Replacing.............................. 473
Rotating tires ........................ 408
Size....................................... 511
Snow tires ............................. 244
Spare tire .............................. 473
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 409
Warning light......................... 448
Warning message......... 461, 462
Tools ......................................... 473
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 158
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 160
Emergency towing ................ 442
Trailer towing ........................ 159
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 218
Traction battery
(hybrid battery)........................ 73
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 218
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 69
Trailer towing .......................... 159
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