If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws.
2Wd models: if towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the vehicle¢¦s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. („_P. 604, 607) If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
Awd models: if towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly.
Situations need to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2wd models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (awd models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45„a.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 50 miles (80 km) at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Emergency towing procedure
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
if the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “on” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
When the shift lever cannot be shifted
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 the luggage compartment.
Caution
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When towing the vehicle
2Wd models: 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.
Awd models: be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain or related parts may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.
While towing
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
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 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 clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the dynamic torque control awd system (awd models) and transmission.
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install steering pad assembly
Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in
the illustration.
Connect the 2 airbag connectors.
Notice:
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Components
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Operation check
Illuminated entry system operation check
The illuminated entry system controls the following
lights:
Ignition key cylinder light*1 or transponder key
amplifier*2
Foot light
Map light and room light
Hint:
*1: W/o engine immobiliser system
*2: W/ engine immobiliser ...