2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID tow

4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Using a flatbed truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

4977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.
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3
4
WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Installing the spare tire
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2
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
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5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.

569Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 223
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 365
Rear window ......................... 365
Windshield ............................ 365
Dimensions .............................. 524
Dinghy towing .......................... 199
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 281
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 270
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 421
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 374
Wattage ................................ 531
Door lock
Doors .................................... 142
Smart key system ................. 142
Wireless remote control ........ 142
Doors ........................................ 142 Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 145
Door lock............................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors...... 174
Rear door child-protector ...... 145
Side doors............................. 142
Side windows ........................ 177 Drive-Start Control .................. 187
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 187
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 481
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 188
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving mode select switches ............................. 342
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 351
Procedures ........................... 186
Winter drive tips .................... 354
Driving information ................. 106
Driving position memory ........ 163
Memory recall function ......... 166
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 187 Sudden start restraint
control ................................ 187
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 281
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

570Alphabetical index
ECO Accelerator Guidance..... 109
Eco drive mode ........................ 342
Eco guide ................................. 109
Eco score ................................. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 10
Electric motor
(traction motor) ....................... 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
Electronic key .......................... 138 Battery-saving function ......... 154
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 507
Replacing the battery ............ 461
Emergency flashers ................ 470 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 478
If a warning light turns on ..... 478
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 488
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 510
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 507
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 505
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising................................... 472
If you have a flat tire ............. 494
If you lose your keys ..... 139, 141
If you think something is wrong ................................. 477
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 521
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 474
If your vehicle overheats....... 517
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580Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 98
Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 88
Immobilizer system ................. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 449 Maintenance data ................. 530
Warning light ......................... 482
Tire information ....................... 535 Glossary................................ 542
Size ....................................... 538
Tire identification number ..... 537
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 540
Tire pressure warning system Initializing .............................. 439
Installing tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters......................... 439
Registering ID codes ............ 441
Warning light ......................... 482 Tires .......................................... 437
Chains .................................. 355
Checking............................... 437
Glossary ............................... 542
If you have a flat tire ............. 494
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Replacing.............................. 494
Rotating tires ........................ 437
Size....................................... 530
Snow tires ............................. 356
Spare tire .............................. 494
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 540
Warning light......................... 482
Tools ......................................... 494
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 197
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 199
Emergency towing ................ 474
Trailer towing ........................ 198
Toyota parking assist monitor
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581Alphabetical index
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 239Automatic High Beam ........... 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 281
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 246
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 344
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 79
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 344
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 75
Trailer towing .......................... 198
Transmission Driving mode select
switches.............................. 342
Hybrid transmission .............. 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
Paddle shift switches ............ 212
S mode ................................. 211
Trip meters ................................. 98
Trunk......................................... 148 Cargo net .............................. 383
Grocery bag hooks ............... 383
Internal trunk release lever ... 150
Smart key system ................. 148
Trunk light ............................. 149
Trunk opener ........................ 148
Wireless remote control ........ 149 Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 149
Wattage ................................ 531
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
USB charging port................... 386
Vanity lights ............................. 384 Wattage ................................ 531
Vanity mirrors .......................... 384 Vanity lights .......................... 384
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 525
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 344
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 344
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.