Emergency Towing - Toyota AURIS User Manual

5-1. Essential information

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 eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
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.
Towing eyelet
 If emergency towing cannot be performed
The vehicle cannot be towed by another vehicle in the following situa-
tions because the front wheels may be locked by the parking lock.
Transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all 4 wheels lifted
using a flatbed or wheel-lift type truck.
• There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system
• There is a malfunction in the push button start
• The P position control system is malfunctioning. (P. 437)
• The 12-volt battery is discharged.
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