2022 TOYOTA BZ4X towing

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel bolt wrench
and towing eyelet.
( P.489,530)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehi-cle body as shown in the illustration.
3 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel bolt
wrench or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the EV system.
If the EV system does not start, turn the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.255)
■While towing
If the EV system is off, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not func- tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel bolt wrench
Wheel bolt wrench is installed in lug- gage compartment. ( P.489, 530)
Emergency towing proce-
dure
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Other noises related to the EV
system
 Stumbling or running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
WARNING
■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, bro-ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not perform any of the following
as doing so may cause the parking lock mechanism to engage, locking the front wheels and possibly lead-
ing to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and open the driver’s door.
• Turn the power switch off.
■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.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
■Bottle
Sticker
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit components

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
1Stop the EV system. Set the
parking brake and shift the shift
position to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
4 Restart the EV system.
5 Shift the shift position to D or R
and release the parking brake.
Then, while exercising caution,
depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehi-
cle
Press the switch to turn off TRC.
( P.407)
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the
vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
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 peo- ple. The vehicle may also lunge for-ward or lunge back suddenly as it
becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position 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
■To avoid damage to the transmis-sion and other components
●Avoid spinning the tires and depressing the accelerator pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even
after these procedures are per- formed, the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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9-1. Specifications
9-1.Spec ific ations
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: 2WD models
*3: AWD models
*4: Vehicles with towing packages
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle.
This is the primary identification
number for your Toyota. It is used in
registering the ownership of your
vehicle.
Right-hand drive vehicles only: This
number is on the top left of the
instrument panel.
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weights
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 in.)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 in.)
Overall height*11650 mm (65.0 in.)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 in.)
TreadFront1600 mm (63.0 in.)
Rear1610 mm (63.4 in.)
Gross vehicle mass2465 kg (5435 lb.)*2
2550 kg (5623 lb.)*3
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacity
Front1355 kg (2987 lb.)
Rear1355 kg (2987 lb.)*2
1400 kg (3087 lb.)*3
Drawbar load*475 kg (165 lb.)
Towing capacity*4750 kg (1653 lb.)
Vehicle identification

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9-1. Specifications
■When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pressure
and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).

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Alphabetical Index
Tire inflation pressure display func-
tion ........................................... 477
Warning buzzers ........................ 518
Warning light .............................. 518
Tire pressure warning system..... 477
Function ..................................... 477
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............ 479
Registering ID codes.................. 484
Registration of the position of each
wheel ....................................... 480
Selecting wheel set .................... 486
Setting the tire pressure ............. 481
Warning buzzers ........................ 518
Warning light .............................. 518
Tires ............................................... 476
Chains ........................................ 412
Checking .................................... 476
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
................................................. 528
If you have a flat tire................... 528
Inflation pressure ....................... 494
Replacing ................................... 488
Rotating tires .............................. 477
Size ............................................ 559
Snow tires .................................. 411
Tire inflation pressure display func-
tion ........................................... 477
Tire pressure warning system .... 477
Warning buzzers ........................ 518
Warning light .............................. 518
Tools ...................................... 489, 530
Top strap ......................................... 63
Top tether anchorages ................... 63
To w i n g
Emergency towing ............. 509, 511
Towing eyelet ............................. 512
Trailer towing ............................. 237
Toyota parking assist-sensor ...... 333
Enabling/disabling the system ... 334
Function ..................................... 333
Warning lights.............................519
Toyota Safety Sense ..................... 275
AHB (Automatic High Beam)...... 265
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
................................................. 262
Driver monitor.............................282
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 307
Emergency Driving Stop System321
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 299
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........... 294
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 283
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 304
Software update ......................... 273
Toyota Teammate Advanced Park365
Memory function......................... 386
Parallel exiting function .............. 384
Parallel parking function ............. 381
Perpendicular exiting (for-
ward/reverse) function ............. 379
Perpendicular parking (for-
ward/reverse) function ............. 376
Remote control function ............. 391
Traction battery ...............................82
Charging............................. 121, 129
Location........................................ 82
Specification ............................... 556
Traction battery cooler................ 115
Traction battery heater ............... 114
Warning messages..................... 160
Traction battery charge
Warning light .............................. 517
Traction Control (TRC) ................. 406
Trailer towing ................................ 237
Transmission................................. 247
TRC (Traction Control) ................. 406
Trip meters .................................... 174
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................504
Turn signal lever ......................... 253