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:
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The direction display deviates from
the true direction determined by the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation
varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle.
If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or ...
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2. Remove oil filler cap gasket
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check the continuity of each terminal of the connector.
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