Toyota Corolla (E170): 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 be 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
Other materials:
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect drive belt
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
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Selecting wheel set (vehicles
with a tire pressure
warning system)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
tire pressure warning system
with a function to register two
sets of ID codes. This allows for
registration of a second wheel
set, for example a winter set.
The wheel set can be changed
only if a second wheel set has
been registered to the system. If
a second wheel s ...
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...