Before Emergency Towing; Caution While Towing; Installing Towing Eyelet To The Vehicle - Toyota YARIS Manual

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Before emergency towing

Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine
running) position.
 Emergency towing eyelet location
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CAUTION
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Caution while towing

 Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and 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.
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Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
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