2018 TOYOTA YARIS emergency towing

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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216, 220
Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216, 220
Changing power switch positions/modes . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217, 222
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 571
Warning lights*1, 2/warning messages*1, 3. . . . . . . . . . . P. 529, 531
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114, 117
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 114, 117
Adjusting the instrument cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 115, 118
Warning lights/indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 517
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216, 220
Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216, 220
Changing power switch positions/modes . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217, 222
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 571
Warning lights*1, 2/warning messages*1, 3. . . . . . . . . . . P. 529, 531
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with monochrome display
*3: Vehicles with color display
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2654-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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Driving
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WARNING
■When to disable the pre-crash safety system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the condition of the tires is poor and they do not perform well
 P. 451, 469)
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used

3024-6. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

5098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 hybrid system warning light turns on (vehicles with mono-
chrome display) or warning message shown on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with color display) and 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

5108-2. 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

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 a short distances 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. 539, 557)
Remove the eyelet cover.
Type A
Push down the upper part of
the eyelet cover remove the
upper claw, and then pull on the
eyelet cover to disengage it
from the front grille.
Type B
Turn the eyelet cover.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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Claws

5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 a wheel nut wrench is not equipped, a wheel nut wrench can be pur-
chased at any authorized Toyota retail er or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
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Ty pe AType B
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Ty pe AType B