Installing Towing Eyelets To The Vehicle - Toyota Rush Owner's Manual

WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When towing the vehicle
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Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or an accident
may occur due to a change in direction of
the vehicle.
While towing
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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
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excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
Do not turn the engine switch to off.
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There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.

Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

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Make sure that towing eyelets is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
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truck
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in off or the
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key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
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the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
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Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
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