Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / When trouble arises / Steps to take in an emergency / If your vehicle needs to be towed
Toyota Corolla (E170): If your vehicle needs to be towed
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 flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws.
- Before towing
- Emergency towing
- Towing with a sling-type truck
- Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
- Using a flat bed truck
Other materials:
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Replacing the battery
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Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures before towing.
1 Shift the shift lever to N.
2 Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (without a smart key system) or
ACCESSORY mode (with a smart key system).
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Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
◆ Smart key system (if equipped)
While carrying the electronic key, press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked with the power door lock system, the trunk can
be opened without carrying the electronic key.
◆ Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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