Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 120

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Covers are installed to the tie-down
holes. After transporting the vehi-
cle, make sure to reinstall the cov-
ers to the holes.

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

°.

Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h). 
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.

Using a flatbed truck

Front

Emergency towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

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Take out the towing eyelet. (

→P. 513)

Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the
vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Emergency towing procedure (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

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For L, LE or XLE grade models

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For SE or XSE grade models

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If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake. 
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: 

→P. 209

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While towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Wheel nut wrench (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the trunk. (

→P. 513)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When towing the vehicle

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While towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position. 
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

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Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

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Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. 
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.