If your vehicle needs to be towed – TOYOTA 2010 Yaris 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 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.

Towing eyelet

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 a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (

P. 308)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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