2018 TOYOTA AURIS emergency towing

4878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
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When trouble arises
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 508, 521)
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: If the vehicle is not equipped with a
wheel nut wrench, a wheel nut
wrench can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
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 hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
Emergency towing procedure
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4888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Vehicles without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Vehicles with a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench is installed in the lug-
gage compartment. ( P. 508)
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 power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the
parking lock.
■ 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 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.

4898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
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When trouble arises
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 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 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.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a flatbed truck
● Do not drive over wheel chocks, as doing so may damage the tires.
● Do not tie down the vehicle over any parts other than the tires (do not use
parts such as the suspension).

5088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
Wheel nut wrench
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Jack
Spare tire
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5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Towing eyelet Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
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5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
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.

590Alphabetical index
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 440
Function ................................ 440
Initializing .............................. 440
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 440
Registering ID codes............. 441
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................. 441
Warning light ......................... 494
Tires .......................................... 439
Chains ................................... 315
Checking ............................... 439
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................. 519
If you have a flat tire...... 507, 519
Inflation pressure .................. 560
Replacing .............................. 507
Rotating tires ......................... 439
Size ....................................... 560
Snow tires ............................. 316
Spare tire .............................. 507
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 440
Warning light ......................... 494
Tools ................................. 508, 521
Top strap .................................... 66
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 484
Towing capacity .................... 552
Towing eyelet ........................ 487
Trailer towing ........................ 201
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 284
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 246
Automatic High Beam ........... 270
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 265
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) .............. ................. 252
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 274
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ........................ 75
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 305
Traction motor
(electric motor) ........................ 71
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission ........................... 219
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 305
Trip meters ............................... 108
Turn signal lights..................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Turn signal lever ................... 227
Wattage ................................ 563
USB port*................................. 320
Vanity lights ............................. 391
Wattage ................................ 563
Vanity mirrors .......................... 405
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 553
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 305
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 305
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