2021 TOYOTA HILUX emergency towing

5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
O Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed (vehicles without smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to off (vehicles with smart entry &
start system). The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold
the front wheels straight.
O 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.
Q 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.
Q To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Q When towing a vehicle equipped with a Stop & Start system (if
equipped)
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all 4 wheels on the ground, perform
the following procedure before towing the vehicle, in order to protect the
system.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry
& start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and then
start the engine or turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system).

5948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Type C
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
WARNING
Q Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to
the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
QFlat tire
Repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible.
When stowing the repaired or replaced tire to the carrier, remove the rags that
are protecting the wheel design faces.
WARNING
Q 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.
NOTICE
Q When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody (except for rags that is used when stowing the flat tire).
Q When assembling the jack handle extension
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click. Otherwise the exten-
sion may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body.

6178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
QWhen 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.
Q When shifting the shift lever
For vehicles with automatic transmission, 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
Q To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
O Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
O If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
O Vehicles with automatic transmission: When a warning message for the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is displayed while attempting to
free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( P. 238)

670Alphabetical index
HILUX_OM_OM0K513E_(EE)
Switch
Audio remote control
switches*............................ 379
Cruise control switch ............. 317
Door lock switch .................... 155
Driving mode select
switches...................... 233, 240
Emergency flashers switch ... 554
Engine switch ................ 220, 223
Fog light switch ..................... 255
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 331
Heated steering wheel
switch.................................. 450
Ignition switch ............... 220, 223
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function)............................. 290
Light switches ....................... 248
Meter control switches .......... 136
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 182
Power door lock switch ......... 155
Power heater switch...... 436, 444
Power window switch ............ 185
Rear differential lock
switch.................................. 341
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch......... 435, 444
Seat heater switches............. 450
“SOS” button ................... 98, 110
Telephone switches*............ 413
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 322
VSC OFF switch ................... 357
Window lock switch ............... 186
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 258
Tachometer .............................. 131
Tailgate ..................................... 160
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs..... 542, 549
Wattage ................................ 642
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 413
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 117
Engine immobilizer system ... 115
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 639
Tires .......................................... 507
Chains................................... 375
Checking ............................... 507
If you have a flat tire ............. 581
Inflation pressure .......... 510, 639
Replacing .............................. 581
Rotating tires......................... 508
Size ....................................... 639
Snow tires ............................. 374
Spare tire .............................. 581
Tools ......................................... 584
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 559
Towing hook ......................... 561
Trailer towing ................ 206, 207
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 321
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 266
Traction control ....................... 355
Trailer towing ................... 206, 207
Transmission
Automatic transmission......... 231
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 237
Manual transmission ............. 239
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