Toyota 1996 Celica, Owner'S Manual

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(b) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.
From rear—
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the “ACC” position and put the
transmission in neutral.
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.
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an
automatic transmission from the
rear with the front wheels on the
ground, as this may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck,
either from the front or rear. This
may cause body damage.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable secured to
one of the emergency towing eyelets
under the front of the vehicle.
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, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
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).
—Emergency towing
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