2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER emergency towing

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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. 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” on page 265 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—
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground,
as this may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
From rear— Place the ignition key in the
“ACC” position.
NOTICE
 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.
 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.
(b) Using flat bed truck Fourwheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
FULLTIME FOURWHEEL DRIVE
MODELS
Use a towing dolly under the wheels not
lifted by the truck.
PARTTIME FOURWHEEL DRIVE
MODELS
From front—
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground,
as this may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
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 “H2”.

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NOTICE
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.
 Do not tow with the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when tow-
ing 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
TS40019
(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.
TS40020
Front
TS40021
Rear
—Emergency towing

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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 eyelets
under the front of the vehicle or the
left emergency towing eyelet under the
rear of the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing vehicles.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, use only the front towing eyelet
when towing your vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
 Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, never tow a vehicle from
the rear with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
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 ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
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.
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—On part −time
four −wheel drive models, put the transfer
in “H2”. On full −time four −wheel drive
models, unlock the center differential.
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.

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Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet 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.
The following methods are effective to
get out when your vehicle is struck in
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing vehicles. In addition,
keep away from the vehicles and towing
cable or chain when towing.
Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
—Emergency towing eyelet
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17. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system
18. ECUB 10 A: Air conditioning system,
multiplex communication system, SRS
airbag system, front passenger occu-
pant classification system
19. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
20. HORN 10 A: Horn
21. A/F HEATER 15 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
22. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
23. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
24. EFI 20 A: “EFI NO.2” fuse, Multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
25. DR/LCK 20 A: Door lock system, mul-
tiplex communication system
26. TOWING 15 A: Towing converter
27. RADIO NO.2 20 A: Audio system28. IGN 10 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti −lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system, traction control
system, active traction control system,
“AUTO LSD” system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system
29. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge
30. FR WIPWSH 30 A: Windshield wipers
and washer
31. 4WD/DIFF 20 A: Four−wheel drive sys-
tem, rear differential lock system
32. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
33. RR WSH 15 A: Back window wiper
and washer, multiplex communication
system
34. ECUIG 10 A: Anti−lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system, traction
control system, active traction control
system, “AUTO LSD” system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, cruise con-
trol system, back door lock system,
shift lock system, multiplex communica-
tion system 35. IG1 15 A:
Turn signal lights, air condi-
tioning system, charging system, clutch
start cancel switch, anti −lock brake
system, traction control system, active
traction control system, vehicle stability
control system, “AUTO LSD” system,
back −up lights, intuitive parking assist,
rear differential lock system, power out-
let, accessory meter, meter and gauge
36. STA 7.5 A: Starting system, clutch
start cancel switch, power outlet
37. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
light control, illuminations
38. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock system, outside
rear view mirrors, audio system, power
outlet, clock, accessory meter, multi-
plex communication system
Fuses (type B)
39. AM1 50 A: “ACC”, “ECU−IG”, “IG1”,
“PR WSH”, “FR WIP −WSH”, “4WD/
DIFF” and “STA” fuses
40. J/B 50 A: “TAIL”, “PWR OUTLET”,
“POWER”
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1. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, active traction
control system, “AUTO LSD” system