Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual page 369

—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.
'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
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.
—Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle
The following methods are effective to get
out when your vehicle is struck in mud,
sand or other condition from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when
towing.
Remove the soil and sand in the front
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and the back of the tires.
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
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2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)
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