Emergency Towing Hook And Eyelet Precautions - Toyota 2006 Tacoma Service Manual

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A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard- surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also,
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing hook and towing cable
or chain. The hook and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
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Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or "N" (automatic). The key must be
in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine run-
ning).
the
Four- wheel drive models—Put the front
drive control switch knob in "H2".
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
—Emergency towing hook and
eyelet precautions
D
Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
D
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the hook or eyelet.
D
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
D
To avoid damaging the hook and eye-
let, do not pull from the side or at a
vertical angle. Always
ahead.
2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U)
pull straight