Toyota 2005 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 320

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Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or "N" (automatic). The key must be
in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine run-
ning).
Four- wheel drive models—Put the front
drive control switch knob in "H2".
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
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—Emergency towing hook and
eyelet precautions
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Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
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Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the hook or eyelet.
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Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
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To avoid damaging the hook and eye-
let, do not pull from the side or at a
vertical angle. Always pull
ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing hook is used
to get out when your vehicle becomes
stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle can-
not be driven out under its own pow-
er, make sure to observe the precau-
tions mentioned below. Otherwise, ex-
cessive stress will be put on the
straight
hook and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
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If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
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Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
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Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)