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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are gener-
ally aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed
incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,
show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws.
(a) Using flat bed truck
Toyota recommends this as the best
method for your vehicle.
(b) Towing with wheel lift type truck
Use a towing dolly under the wheels not
lifted by the truck.
(c) Towing with sling type truck
Follow the instruction in “(b) Towing with
wheel lift type truck”.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable secured to
the emergency towing eyelet.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Before towing, check that the center dif-
ferential is unlocked (The indicator light
must be off with the ignition on.) Release
the parking brake and put the transmis-
sion in “N”. The key must be in “ACC” (en-
gine off) or “ON” (engine running).
CAUTION
!
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.
—Emergency towing
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