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:
Using the key (vehicles
without a smart key system
and with a wireless
remote control function)
Releasing
To release the key, press the button
Folding
To stow the key, press the button
then fold the key.
Using the mechanical key
(vehicles with a smart key
system)
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in o ...
Overhaul
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Inspect place front wheels facing straight ahead
4. Remove horn button assy
Notice:
if the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition
switch being at on, dtcs will be recorded.
using a torx socket wrench, loosen the ...
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect transmission wire(s2)
Disconnect the transmission wire connector from the
transaxle.
measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard:
2 Check harness and connector(transmission wire – ecm)
Connect the transmission connec ...