TOYOTA 2010 Yaris User Manual

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2-5. Driving information

Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)

Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground

To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing.

Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC position.

Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.

Release the parking brake.

After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.

Necessary equipment and accessories

Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

Dinghy towing does not elimi-
nate the possibility of damage
to your vehicle.

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