Toyota 2005 4Runner Owner's Manual page 323

NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in "N". The key
must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON"
(engine running).
Four- wheel drive models—On multi- mode
four- wheel drive models, put the multi-
mode control switch knob in "H2". On full-
time four- wheel drive models, unlock the
center differential.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
'05 4Runner_U (L/O 0504)
—Emergency towing eyelet
precautions
Before emergency towing, check that
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the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
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curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
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and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
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pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly
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move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
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as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during
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towing.
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