Toyota Land Cruiser 2007, Manual

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CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicle. 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.
NOTICE
z
Do not use front and rear eyelets.
It is not designed for towing.
z Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing ve-
hicles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.
z
Never tow a vehicle from the rear
with four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N”. Unlock
the center differential. The key must be in
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
ning).
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.
D
Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damage and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
D Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the hook.
D Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
D To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
—Emergency towing hook
precautions