Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions - Toyota 2007 Tundra Owner's Manual

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Use extreme caution when towing the

vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-

ic driving maneuvers which would

place excessive stress on the emer-

gency towing eyelet and towing cable

or chain. The eyelet and towing cable

or chain may break and cause serious

injury or damage.

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

ignition switch must be in the "ACC"

(engine off)

Four−wheel drive models—Put the front

drive control switch knob in "2WD".

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.

—Emergency towing eyelet

Before emergency towing, check that

the eyelet is not broken or damaged

and that the installation bolts are not

Fasten the towing cable or chain se-

curely to eyelet.

Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady

and even force.

To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical

angle. Always pull straight ahead.

2007 TUNDRA from Jul. '07 Prod. (OM34463U)

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