Toyota 2009 Tacoma User Manual page 410

Vehicles with off-road package
n Emergency towing procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in H2.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
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Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet/hook and the cables or chains.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
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will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
5-1. Essential information
Towing hook
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