Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual page 375

3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely
by a wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the front
eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed
and result in death or serious injury.
'07 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0608)
—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.
2007 HIGHLANDER from July '06 Prod. (OM48682U)
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