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:
Changing the engine switch positions
1 “LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (Vehicles with an automatic
transmission or continuously variable transmission: The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.) 2 “ACC”
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
3 “ON ...
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check operation of stop light
Check if the stop lights go on and off normally when the brake pedal is
depressed and released.
2 Inspect stop light switch assy
Check the resistance between the terminals when the
switch is turned on and off.
Standard:
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Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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