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:
System description
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The ECT (Electronic controlled automatic
transmission/transaxle) is an automatic
transmission/transaxle that electronically controls
shift timing using the ECM. The ECM detects
electrical signals that indicate engine and driving
conditions, and controls the shift poin ...
Master cylinder pressure sensor check (when using intelligent tester)
(a) Leave the vehicle in a stationary condition and
release the brake pedal for 1 second or more, and
quickly depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N
(10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second or more.
(b) Check the ABS warning light stays on for 3
seconds
HINT:
Ensure that the ABS warni ...
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warnin ...
