Toyota Land Cruiser 2005, Owner'S Manual

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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.
!
Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damage and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
!
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the hook.
!
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
!
To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing hook is used
to get out when your vehicle becomes
struck in mud, sand or other condi-
tion from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power, make
sure to observe the precautions men-
tioned below. Otherwise, excessive
stress will be put on the hook and
the towing cable or chain may break,
causing serious injury or damage.
!
If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
!
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
!
Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
—Emergency towing hook
precautions