Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual page 296

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
CAUTION
Vehicles with rear height control air
suspension: When your vehicle
towed, put the vehicle height in the
"N" (normal) mode and push the
"HEIGHT CONTROL OFF" switch to
turn off the rear height control air
suspension. Otherwise, the
height may be changed in the auto-
matic leveling function, resulting in
accident. For details, see
height control air suspension"
page 155 in Section 1- 6.
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Two- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground,
as this may cause serious damage to
is
the transmission.
From rear—Place the ignition key in the
"ACC" position.
vehicle
NOTICE
z When lifting wheels, take care to
ensure adequate ground clearance
"Rear
for towing at the opposite end of
on
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,
steering lock mechanism
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight while towing.
(b) Using flat bed truck
'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211)
Four- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
FULL- TIME
MODELS
Use a towing dolly under the wheels not
lifted by the truck.
MULTI- MODE
MODELS
From front—
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
Never tow a vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground,
as this may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
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 "N" and the multi- mode control
switch knob in "H2".
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2003 4RUNNER from Oct. '02 Prod. (OM35804U)
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
NOTICE