2018 TOYOTA YARIS emergency towing

5138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: 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 lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 3 4
■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 with a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench is installed in the lug-
gage. ( P. 539, 557)
● Vehicles without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be purchased
at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
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5148-2. 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
■ 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.
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the power
switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the power switch
off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elet 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 drive-
train and related parts may be damaged
or electricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the damage
or malfunction.

5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the power switch in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: 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.

5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Use of the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (P. 557)
A jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Wheel cap clip (if equipped)
Towing eyelet
Jack handle*
Wheel nut wrench*
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
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5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Location
Location of the spare tire, jack and tool bag
Jack
Spare tire
Tool bag
Jack handle
Luggage floor cover
(if equipped)
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
Deck board (if equipped)
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5888-2. 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.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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.

630Alphabetical index
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Tools ................................. 539, 557
Top strap .................................... 65
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 509
Towing eyelet ........................ 511
Trailer towing ........................ 215
Toyota Safety Sense................ 255
Traction control ....................... 303
Trailer towing ........................... 215
Transmission ........................... 232
Hybrid transmission .............. 232
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 234
Trip meters ....................... 117, 122
Turn signal lights ..................... 236
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 493, 494, 496
Turn signal lever ................... 236
Wattage................................. 600
USB memory*.......................... 347
USB port ................................... 323
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 407
Wattage ................................ 600
Vanity mirrors .......................... 407
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 591
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 303
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 303
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 517
Electric power steering ......... 519
Hybrid system ....................... 518
Hybrid system overheat ........ 522
Key reminder ........................ 218
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 279
Open door ............................. 158
P position request ................. 523
Parking brake........................ 517
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................... 262
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 293
Seat belt reminder ................ 521
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 165
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