Toyota HILUX 2008 Owner's Manual page 228

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
z Do not use the front eyelets other
than emergency towing
They are 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 eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake,
put the transmission in neutral (manual) or
"N" (automatic) and set the transfer in
"H2" mode (four−wheel drive models). The
key must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON"
(engine running).
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.
eyelets.
CAUTION
—Emergency towing
precautions
Before emergency towing, check that
D
the eyelet is not broken or damage and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
D
curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
D
and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
D
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
eyelet
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