2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA emergency towing

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Vehicles with aluminum wheels: Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the reverse side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part, to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
34.7 ft·lbf (46.6 N·m, 4.8 kgf·m)
CAUTION
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under st owing the tire may result in damage
to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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incorrect
correct
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5088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the tran smission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear 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.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
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576Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 195
Deck hooks .............................. 383
Defogger Back window ................. 348, 355
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 348, 355
Windshield .................... 348, 355
Differential ................................ 524
Dimensions .............................. 510
Dinghy towing .......................... 181
Display Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information ....................... 91
Warning message ................. 482
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Doors ........................................ 100
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 104
Door glasses ......................... 134
Door lock............................... 103
Open door warning light........ 476
Open door warning message ............................. 483
Outside rear view mirrors...... 130
Rear door child-protector ...... 104
Side doors............................. 100
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 116
Driving ...................................... 146 Break-in tips .......................... 147
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving assist system ............ 235
Procedures ........................... 146
Winter drive tips .................... 245 EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 501
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 502
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 475
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 475
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 482
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you lose your keys ............... 98
If you think something is wrong .............................. 473
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 468
If your vehicle overheats....... 505
Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 182
Compartment ........................ 416
Engine switch ....................... 182
Hood ..................................... 415
How to start the engine......... 182
Identification number ............ 519
If the engine will not start ...... 501
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 182
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 505
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585Alphabetical index
Information ............................ 533
Replacing .............................. 486
Rotating tires......................... 426
Size ....................................... 526
Snow tires ............................. 247
Spare tire .............................. 487
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 427
Warning light ......................... 477
Tissue pocket........................... 374
Tools ......................................... 487
Top tether strap ............. 68, 69, 72
Total load capacity .......... 156, 512
TOW/HAUL switch .. ................. 187
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 172
Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 470
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 171
Trailer brake controller .......... 242
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 235
Trailer brake controller ........... 242
Transmission ........................... 184 Automatic transmission......... 184
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 188
S mode ................................. 186
Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights..................... 191 Replacing light
bulbs ................... 453, 459, 461
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Wattage ................................ 528 USB port ................... 261, 280, 284
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 384
Wattage ................................ 528
Vanity mirrors .......................... 384
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 519
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 235
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 360
Voice command system ......... 334
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 235U
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