3447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
illustration.
3Remove the upper cover
from the bumper.
When removing the cover, pull it
toward the center of the vehicle to
remove it.
4Remove the lower cover from
the bumper.
When removing the cover, pull it
upward and then outward to remove it.
5
Insert the towing eyelet into
the hole and tighten partially
by hand.
6 Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
7 Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
8Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the
3457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
engine switch to ON.
9Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: When the shift lever can-
not be shifted: P. 1 5 0
■Towing eyelet purpose
The towing eyelet i s to be used to
tow your vehicle, not to tow other
vehicles.
■While towing
If the engine is not running, 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.359)
■Rear towing eyelet
If the towing eyelet is installed to the
rear, it can be used in an emergency
to tow a vehicle lig hter than your
vehicle on a norma l road, using a
rope.
■When towing another vehicle
For vehicles with BSD/RCTA, make
sure to turn BSD/RCTA off.
As the radar wave s will be blocked
by the towed vehicle, this system
will not operat e properly.
■When installing a towing eyelet
to the rear
When installing a towing eyelet to
the rear, install it using the following
procedure. 1
Take out the wheel nut wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing
eyelet. ( P.359)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the
vehicle body as shown in the illus-
tration.
3 Remove the cover from the
bumper.
4 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
5 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
3597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When 2 or more sharp objects,
such as nails or screws, have
passed through the tread on a sin- gle tire
●When there is more than one hole
or cut in the damaged tire
●When the sealant has expired
Towing eyelet
Screwdriver
Emergency tire puncture repair kits
Wheel nut wrench
Location of the emergency ti
re puncture repair kit and
tools
A
C
D
3777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission)
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the ac celerator 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 damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the rear 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.
430Alphabetical Index
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 66
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 55
Points to remember ................ 63
Riding with children ................ 62
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 65
Using an anchor bracket ........ 72
Child safety Battery precautions ...... 311, 373
Child restraint system............. 65
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 24
Power window lock switch.... 130
Removed electronic key battery precautions......................... 330
Seat belt precautions ............. 62
Seat heater precautions ....... 276
Trunk precautions................. 107
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 288
Interior .......................... 291, 293
Seat belts ............................. 291
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 288
Clock ................................... 88, 91
Condenser .............................. 308
Console box ............................ 280
Conventional Cruise Control207, 254
Cooling system ...................... 307 Engine overheating .............. 374
Cruise control Adaptive Cruise Control ....... 190
Conventional Cruise Control207, 254
Cup holders ............................ 281
Current fuel consumption ....... 94
Curtain shield airbags ............. 27
Customizable features ........... 400D
Daytime running light system158
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............334
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .....272
Rear window.........................272
Windshield ............................272
Dimension ...............................380
Dinghy towing .........................144
Display Driving information .................94
Multi-information display.........93
Display change button .............90
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...296
Door courtesy lights...............277
Door lock Doors ....................................105
Smart key system ................. 111
Wireless remote control........103
Doors Door glasses ........................129
Door lock ..............................105
Open door warning buzzer ...106
Open door warning light .......351
Outside rear view mirrors .....127
Driving Break-in tips .........................133
Correct driving posture ...........21
Driving mode select switch ...257
Procedures ...........................132
Winter drive tips....................265
Driving distance........................94
Driving information ..................94
Driving information display .....94
Driving range ............................94
Driving time ...............................94
E
EDR (Event data recorder) .........7
437Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning systemFunction ............................... 315
Initializing ............................. 317
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 316
Registering ID codes ............ 318
Warning light ........................ 354
Tires Chains .................................. 267
Checking .............................. 312
Emergency tire puncture repair kit........................................ 358
If you have a flat tire ............. 358
Inflation pressure.................. 324
Information ........................... 390
Replacing ............................. 319
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 386
Snow tires ............................ 265
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 315
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 315
Warning light ........................ 354
Tools ........................................ 359
Top tether strap ........................ 72
Total load capacity ................. 380
To w i n g Dinghy towing....................... 144
Emergency towing................ 341
Towing eyelet ....................... 343
Trailer towing ........................ 143
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 261
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 261
Trailer towing .......................... 143
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 149
Driving mode select switch... 257
Manual mode ....................... 152
Manual transmission ............ 153
Paddle shift switches.... 151, 152
Trip meters ................................ 90 Trunk ........................................107
Smart key system .................109
Trunk features ......................282
Trunk light ............................. 110
Trunk opener switch .............109
Wireless remote control........ 110
Trunk light ............................... 110
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............334
Turn signal lever ...................155
Wattage ................................387
U
USB charging port ..................283
V
Vanity lights ............................284
Vanity mirrors .........................284
Vehicle data recording ...............6
Vehicle identification number380
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)...............................................261
Voltmeter ...................................94
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ...............................................261
W
Warning buzzers Downshifting .................152, 153
Electric power steering .........350
High coolant temperature .....348
Low engine oil pressure .......349
Open door ............................106
Seat belt .......................351, 352
Warning lights .........................348 ABS ......................................349
Automatic headlight leveling sys-tem warning light ................353
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................350