Toyota Tacoma 2002 Operating Manual page 234

Four–wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
D
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly under
the rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-
ing dolly, release the parking brake, put
the transmission in neutral and set the
transfer in "H2" mode.
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.
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'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
From rear—We recommend using a tow-
ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do
not use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the "ACC" position, put the trans-
mission in neutral and set the transfer in
"H2" mode.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the "LOCK" position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the
wheels straight.
(b) Using flat bed truck
2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
(c) Towing with sling type
truck
front
All models—
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.