Toyota Sienna 2010-2026 Owners Manual: Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transaxle. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
- The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
- The vehicle makes an abnormal sound
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for a ...
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the 2 bolts, nuts and front axle assembly LH
with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber
assembly front LH.
Torque: 230 N*m (2,350 kgf*cm, 170 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply
the small amount of engine oil ...
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (second seat)
Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or
LATCH anchors, and adjust the
head restraint to the uppermost
position.
*: Ottoman seat only
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
secure ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
With the steering pad installed on the vehicle,
perform a visual check. If there are any defects as
mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a
new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or ...
