Toyota 2012 Sienna Owner's Manual page 660

5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
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To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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To prevent causing serious damage to the transaxle and Active Torque
Control 4WD system (AWD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
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Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the
Active Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) and transaxle. (→P. 376)
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SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transaxle. If towing from the rear,
use a towing dolly.
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AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the tran-
saxle and Active Torque Control 4WD
system. Use a towing dolly.
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