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If your vehicle needs to be towed – TOYOTA 2012 Yaris Hatchback User Manual

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5-1. Essential information

If your vehicle needs to be towed

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.

● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

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 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.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type

truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.