Toyota Tacoma 2006 Operating Manual page 333

06 01.06
Two- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
"
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 and
put the transmission in neutral.
"
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.
From rear—Place the ignition key in the
"ACC" position.
NOTICE
z When lifting wheels, take care to
ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of
the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the
bumper and/or underbody of the
towed vehicle will be damaged dur-
ing towing.
z Do not tow with the key removed or
in the "LOCK" position, as the
steering lock mechanism is
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight while towing.
(b) Using flat bed truck
2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U)
Four- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
"
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 the front
drive control switch knob in "H2".
"
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
not
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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