2005 TOYOTA TACOMA emergency towing

3162005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS40025
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck——From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
Fourwheel drive models
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service. In
consultation with them, have your ve-
hicle towed using either (a) or (b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or
commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “—Emergency
towing” on page 318 or 319 in this
Section.
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.
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.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
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. Twowheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly under
the rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-
ing dolly, release the parking brake and
put the transmission in neutral.
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
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.

3182005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS40028
(c) Towing with sling type truck
All models—
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.
LS40031a
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to one of the emergency towing
eyelet under the front of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing eyelet and towing cable
or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
—Emergency towing (fourwheel
drive models and PreRunner
without offroad package)

3192005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
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).
Four−wheel drive models—Put the front
drive control switch knob in “H2”.
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.
LS40030a
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
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
under the front of the vehicle. Use ex-
treme caution when towing the vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing hook;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing hook and towing cable
or chain. The hook and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
—Emergency towing (fourwheel
drive models and PreRunner with
offroad package)

3202005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
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).
Four−wheel drive models—Put the front
drive control switch knob in “H2”.
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 damaged and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the hook or eyelet.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
To avoid damaging the hook and eye-
let, 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
stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle can-
not be driven out under its own pow-
er, make sure to observe the precau-
tions mentioned below. Otherwise, ex-
cessive 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 and
eyelet precautions

3882005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS80001
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
2. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
3. TOWING TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
4. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti− lock brake system, shift lock
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, towing converter
5. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
LS80002
Instrument panel
6. EFI NO.2 10A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
7. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
8. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery
9. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
10. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, meter and gauge
11. RADIO NO.2 30 A: Audio system
12. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam) 13. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A:
Left−hand head-
light (low beam), front fog lights
14. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
15. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam), meter and gauge
16. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
17. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
18. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. HORN 10 A: Horn
20. A/F HEATER 15 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
21. ECUB 7.5 A: Wireless remote control
system, air c onditioning system, multi-
plex communication system, engine im-
mobilizer system, meter and gauge,
clock, front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
22. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal
lights
23. RADIO NO.1 10 A: Audio system
Fuses

3892005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
24. STA 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, meter and
gauge, clutch start cancel switch
25. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system,
anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system,
SRS airbag system, front passenger
occupant classification system
26. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge,
emergency flashers, front passenger ’s
seat belt warning system
27. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, front fog lights, instru-
ment panel light control, illuminations
28. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock system, outside
rear view mirrors, audio system, power
outlets
29. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
30. DR LCK 20 A: Door lock system 31. IG1 NO.2 10 A:
Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
stop lights, charging system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condition-
ing system, instrument panel light con-
trol, clutch start cancel switch, rear
differential lock system, power outlets
32. IG1 10 A: Back−up lights, air condition-
ing system, passenger airbag manual
on− off switch, shift lock system
33. P RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (right side)
34. P FR P/W 20 A: Front passenger ’s
power window
35. WSH 10 A: Wipers and washer
36. D RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (left side)
37. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive system,
rear differential lock system
38. WIP 30 A: Wipers and washer
Fuses (type B)
39. J/B 50 A: “TAIL”, “AC SKT”, “DR LCK”,
“D FR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “P FR P/W”,
“P RR P/W”
40. AM1 50 A: “ACC”, “IG1”, “IG1 NO.2”,
“WIP”, “WSH”, “4WD”, “STA”
41. HEATER 50 A: “A/C”, air conditioning
system 42. ABS NO.1 50 A:
Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
43. AM2 30 A: “IGN”, “GAUGE”, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
44. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
45. ABS NO.2 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
46. D FR P/W 30 A: Power windows
Fuses (type C)
47. AC SKT 100 A: Cigarette lighter, pow-
er outlets
Fuses (type D)
48. ALT 120 A (without towing package)/ 140 A (with towing package): “AM1”,
“AC SKT”, “HEATER”, “FR FOG”,
“S
TOP”, “OBD”, “J/B”, “TOWING TAIL”,
“TOWING BRK”, “BATT CHG”