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

■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.

    Share this page:

    Other materials:

    Folding the mirrors
    Push the mirror back in the direction of the vehicle’s rear. ■Mirror angle can be adjusted when ► Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. ►Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ...

    Playing audio CDs and MP3/WMA discs
    CD player operation Insert a disc or press to begin listening to a disc. 1 Power 2 Volume 3 Eject a disc 4 Repeat play 5 Random playback 6 Select a track/file or display track/folder list 7 Displays text message 8 Playback 9 Select a folder (MP3/WMA discs only), fast-forward or revers ...

    Inspection procedure
    1 Inspect cruise control actuator assy Turn the ignition switch to off.  disconnect the cruise control actuator assy connector.  measure the resistance between terminals 1 (mo) and 2 (mc) of cruise control actuator assy. Hint: if control plate position is fully opened or ...