Toyota Yaris: Dinghy towing
with automatic transmission
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE.
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.
with manual transmission
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome.
CAUTION.
Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. Please refer to your service outlet of the motorhome manufacture for the recommended equipment.
NOTICE.
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of damage to your vehicle.
DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to observe the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle.
1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position. Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet.
NOTICE.
To avoid the locking of the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before driving the vehicle.
NOTICE.
Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze protection for engine coolant.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, ...
Trailer towing
Trailer towing (except for Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your Toyota. Toyota also does
not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier ...
See also:
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light*1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light*1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light*1
Charging system warning light*1
...
Headlights and turn signals
Except for Canada
For Canada
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrume ...
Handling precautions on related components
1. BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake system is one of the most important safety components. Always follow
the directions and notes given in the brake (32) section of the repair manual for
the relevant model ...