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:
Hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Pull the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the
slot.
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked.
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle
emission inspection programs
which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on
The OBD system determines
that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control
sy ...
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s
battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...