2017 TOYOTA YARIS GRMN tow

2756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
*: A jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench are not included with the vehicle.
A jack and tools can be purchased at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Location of the jack and tools
Jack*
Towing eyelet
Jack handle*
Wheel nut wrench*

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Maintenance and care
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)
Stow the tire, jack and all tools.
WARNING
■ After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.

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Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the upper
claws.
With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method

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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 316
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency .................. 317
7-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 319
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 325
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 326
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 327
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 332
If you have a flat tire .......... 336
If the engine will not start ... 354
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 356
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 359
If your vehicle overheats .... 363
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 367

3197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer 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
Towing with a sling-type truck

3207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
After transporting, return the cov-
ers that were attached to the rear
side.
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
Front

3217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
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.
Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 339)
Turn the eyelet cover.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure

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Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: If a wheel nut wrench is not
equipped, a wheel nut wrench can
be purchased at any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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 IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
■ While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.