’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)
—Emergency towing
NOTICE
NOTICE
Only use specified towing hook;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N” and the
transfer in “H” mode (high speed position,
two−wheel drive). The key must be in
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
ning).
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
CAUTION
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.
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to the emergency towing hook.
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles.
Four−wheel drive models—Before towing,
remove the towing hook cover in front of
the emergency towing hook. By doing this,
it prevents the towing cable from damag-
ing the bumper. See “—Removing towing
hook cover for emergency towing” for in-
structions.
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