Restart the engine, If equipped, turn off the vsc (æp. 142), N emergency hook – TOYOTA 2011 Yaris Sedan User Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

n

Emergency hook

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle

becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).

Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.

Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.

Restart the engine.

If equipped, turn off the VSC (

→P. 142)

Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the acceler-
ator to free the vehicle.

When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

Do not use the left rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

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