Toyota 2001 Land Cruiser Owner's Manual page 230

CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicle. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
z Do not use front and rear eyelets.
It is not designed for towing.
z Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing ve-
hicles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in "N". Unlock
the center differential. The key must be in
"ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine run-
ning).
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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.
'01 L/C U (L/O 0008)
—Emergency towing hook
precautions
Before emergency towing, check that
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the hook is not broken or damage and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
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curely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
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even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not
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pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.