Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 Manual page 366

CAUTION
If your vehicle needs to be towed
when in an accident, do it with the
front wheels raised (front wheel drive
models) or all four wheels raised (all
models). If the wheels with the trac-
tion motor are on the ground when
towing, the motor may continue to
generate electricity. This may cause
the electricity leakage. Depending on
the severity of the damage, electricity
leakage may cause fire.
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.
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'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
Front wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure 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 during towing.
From rear—
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle from the rear
with the front wheels on the ground,
as this may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck
All wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
Use a towing dolly under the wheels not
lifted by the truck.
(b) Using flat bed truck
(c) Towing with sling
type truck
All models—
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)