If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed - Toyota 2006 Solara U Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts.
z Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
z Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
z If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
'06 Solara_U (L/O 0502)
If your vehicle needs to be
towed—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Manual transmission models with tow-
ing eyelet—Only when you cannot re-
ceive a towing service from a Toyota
dealer or commercial tow truck service,
tow your vehicle carefully in accor-
dance with the instructions given in
"—Emergency towing" on page 273 in
this Section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following pre-
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver.
2006 SOLARA from Feb. '05 Prod. (OM33667U)
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