Get Incaseofanemergency -> If your vehicle needs to be towed Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Third Generation (1996-2002)

’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)

If your vehicle needs to be

towed—

—After changing wheels

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

11. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

Put the wheel ornament into position and

then tap it firmly with the side or heel of

your hand to snap it into place.

Adjust the air pressure to the specification

designated in Section 8. If the pressure is

lower, drive slowly to the nearest service

station and fill to the correct pressure.

CAUTION

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation

valve cap as dirt and moisture could get

into the valve core and possibly cause air

leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new

one put on as soon as possible.

Take due care in handling the orna-

ment to avoid unexpected personal

injury.

—From rear

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat

tire securely.

As soon after changing wheels as pos-

sible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque

specified in Section

8

with

a

torque

wrench. Have a technician repair the flat

tire.

(b) Using flat bed truck

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all the

tools, jack and flat tire are securely

in place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal in-

jury during

braking.

a

collision or sudden

Two−wheel drive models

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If towing is necessary, we recom-

mended you to have it done by your

Toyota dealer or commercial tow

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

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.

a

truck service. In consultation with them,

have your vehicle towed using either (a)

or (b).

Only when you cannot receive a towing

service from a Toyota dealer or com-

mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-

hicle carefully in accordance with the

instructions given in “—Emergency tow-

ing” in this section.

Two−wheel drive models—

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

—From rear

NOTICE

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.

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

transmission from the front with the

rear wheels on the ground, as this

may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

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.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Four−wheel drive models

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From rear—Place the ignition key in the

“ACC” position.

Four−wheel drive models—

(c) Towing with sling type truck

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—

NOTICE

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

z When lifting wheels, take care to

ensure adequate ground clearance

for towing at the opposite end of

the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the

bumper and/or underbody of the

towed vehicle will be damaged dur-

ing towing.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

transmission from the front with the

rear wheels on the ground, as this

may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

z Do not tow with the key removed or

in the “LOCK” position, as the

steering lock mechanism is not

strong enough to hold the front

wheels straight while towing.

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 transfer in “H”

mode (high speed position, two−wheel

drive).

All models—

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

(b) Using flat bed truck

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

ther from the front or rear. This may

cause body damage.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed or

in the “LOCK” position when towing

from the rear without a towing dolly.

The steering lock mechanism is not

strong enough to hold the front

wheels straight.

(b) Using flat bed truck

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