Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / Driving / Before driving / Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
Toyota Corolla (E170): 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).
(, 166) Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off.
3 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. Contact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recommended equipment.
NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

■To prevent the steering from locking
Vehicles without a smart key system: Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Ensure the engine switch is in ACCESSORY mode.
Other materials:
Circuit description
Monitor description
The ecm commands gearshift by turning the shift solenoid valves ”on/off”.
When there is an open or short
circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ecm detects the problem and the
mil comes on. Illuminating
the mil, the ecm performs the fail–safe and turns ...
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
◆ Front
◆ Rear
1 Take out ...
Using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
(except for Puerto Rico)
■ Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing
the top tether strap.
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
■ Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the opera ...


