2020 TOYOTA MIRAI emergency towing

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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 386,434)
Remove the eyelet cover usi ng a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver an d the
vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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.
Securely attach cables or c hains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the fuel cell system.
If the fuel cell system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) (if
equipped).: →P. 276
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
Emergency towing procedure
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the fuel cell system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. (P. 386 434)
■ Before transporting or towing in frozen areas
Operate the water release function. Otherwise, the fuel cell sy stem may
freeze and the vehicle may not be able to be started. ( P. 190)
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
eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people, 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.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate cleara nce, 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 re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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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 pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

525Alphabetical index
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Tail lights .................................. 201Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs............. 405
Tailpipe ....................................... 95
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 81
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 393 Maintenance data ................. 471
Warning light ......................... 421
Tire information ....................... 472 Glossary................................ 478
Size ....................................... 474
Tire identification number ..... 473
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 476
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................ 379
Installing tire pressure
warning valves
and transmitters.................. 379
Registering ID codes ............ 379
Warning light ......................... 421 Tires .......................................... 378
Chains .................................. 302
Checking............................... 378
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ............................ 434
If you have a flat tire ............. 432
Inflation pressure .......... 393, 471
Information............................ 472
Replacing.............................. 386
Rotating tires ........................ 378
Size....................................... 471
Snow tires ............................. 301
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 379
Warning light......................... 421
Tools ................................. 386, 434
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 185
Emergency towing ................ 411
Trailer towing ........................ 184
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 295
Traction battery ......................... 91
Air intake vent ......................... 93
Charging ................................. 89
Location ............................ 86, 91
Warning message................. 426
Traction battery air intake vent........................................... 93
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 295
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.