Toyota HILUX 2008 Owner's Manual page 226

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
Two−wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Manual transmission:
D
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the rear wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, release the parking
brake and put the transmission in neu-
tral.
Automatic transmission:
D
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the front with the
rear wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
From rear—
Place the ignition key in the "ACC" posi-
tion.
NOTICE
z When lifting wheels, take care to
ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of
the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the
bumper and/or underbody of the
towed vehicle will be damaged dur-
ing towing.
z Do not tow with the key removed or
in the "LOCK" position when tow-
ing from the rear without a towing
dolly. The steering lock mechanism
is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
(b) Using flat bed truck
Four−wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Manual transmission:
D
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the rear wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, release the parking
brake, put the transmission in neutral
and set the transfer in "H2".
Automatic transmission:
D
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the front with the
rear wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
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