Toyota 2005 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 316

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front
—From rear
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(b) Using flat bed truck
Four- wheel drive models
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service. In
consultation with them, have your ve-
hicle towed using either (a) or (b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer
commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in "—Emergency
towing" on page 318 or 319 in this
Section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following pre-
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver.
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.
Two- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
D
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly under
or the rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-
ing dolly, release the parking brake and
put the transmission in neutral.
D
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the front with the
rear wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)