If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever; Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle - Toyota HILUX 2007 Owner's Manual

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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
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
as possible.
• Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
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-Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle
The following methods are effective to
use when your vehicle is stuck in the
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing the vehicle. In addi-
tion, keep away from the vehicles and
towing cable or chain when towing.
• Remove the sand and soil in the front
and the back of the tires.
• Place stones or wood under the tires.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
If you cannot move the selector lever
out of the uP" position to other posi-
tions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the "SHIFT LOCK" but·
ton as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK"
position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Push the "SHIFT LOCK" button. You
can move out of the uP" position
only while pushing the button.
3. Shift into the "N" position.
4. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.