If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Toyota 2008 FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
2WD models: Push the AUTO LSD switch (→P. 150) or RR
DIFF LOCK switch (if equipped). (→P. 152)
4WD models with an automatic transmission: Stop the vehi-
cle, shift the shift lever to N and shift the front-wheel drive
control lever to L4. Then push the RR DIFF LOCK switch (if
equipped). (→P. 152)
4WD models with a manual transmission: Stop the vehicle
or reduce your speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Depress
the clutch pedal and shift the four-wheel drive control lever
to LL. Then push the RR DIFF LOCK switch (if equipped).
(→P. 152)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
n Emergency hook
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.
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