2017 TOYOTA YARIS GRMN towing

3247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine 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.

3397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Use of the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. (P. 274) A jack, jack
handle and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet
Jack handle*
Wheel nut wrench*
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit

3687-2. 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
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.
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.

401Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 271
Chains ................................... 217
Checking ............................... 271
If you have a flat tire.............. 336
Inflation pressure .................. 376
Replacing ...................... 274, 336
Rotating tires ......................... 272
Size ....................................... 376
Snow tires ............................. 216
Top strap .................................... 75
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 319
Towing eyelet ........................ 321
Trailer towing ........................ 186
Traction control ....................... 210
Trailer towing ........................... 186
Transmission ........................... 192
Trip meters ................................. 96
Turn signal lights ..................... 194
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 304, 305, 307
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wattage................................. 377
Vanity lights ............................. 237
Wattage................................. 377
Vanity mirrors .......................... 236
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 371
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC)....................................... 210
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 210
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 327
Electric power steering ......... 328
Open door ..................... 119, 121
Parking brake........................ 327
Seat belt reminder ................ 329
Smart entry & start system ... 126
Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 328
Brake system ........................ 327
Charging system ................... 327
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light...................... 329
Electric power steering
system ................................ 328
Engine oil pressure ............... 327
Engine system ...................... 328
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 327
Low engine oil pressure ........ 327
Low fuel level ........................ 328
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 328
Master warning ..................... 329
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights .................... 329
Slip indicator ......................... 328
SRS ...................................... 328
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