To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle When Towing With A Sling-Type Truck; To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle During Emergency Towing - Toyota VIOS Owner's Manual

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
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truck
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the engine switch is in the "LOCK" position or the key is
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
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rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● 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.
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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

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Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ When towing a vehicle equipped with a Stop & Start system (if
equipped)
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all 4 wheels on the ground, perform
the following procedure before towing the vehicle, in order to protect the
system. Turn the engine switch off and then start the engine or turn the
engine switch to the "ON" position (vehicles without a smart entry & start
system), or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start sys-
tem).
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