2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA emergency towing

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
Twowheel drive models
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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— —From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
Fourwheel drive modelsIf 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 519 or 521 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.
If your vehicle needs to be
towed—

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From rear—We recommend using a tow-
ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do
not use a towing dolly, place the engine
switch in the “ACC” position, put the
transmission in “N” and the front drive
control switch knob in “2WD”.
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.
(b) Using flat bed truck
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(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.
—Emergency towing
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Ty p e A
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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 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.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N”. The
engine switch must be in the “ACC”
(engine off) or “ON” (engine running)
position.
Four −wheel drive models—Put the front
drive control switch knob in “2WD”.
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 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 stuck in the mud, sand or
other condition from which the ve-
hicle cannot be driven out under its
own power, make sure to observe the
precautions mentioned below. Other-
wise, excessive stress will be placed
on the towing cable or chain, which
could cause breakage to the cable or
chain. As a result, serious injury or
damage may occur.
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
use when your vehicle is stuck in the
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing the vehicle. In addi-
tion, keep away from the vehicles and
towing cable or chain when towing.
Remove the sand and soil in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place stones or wood under the tires.
—Emergency towing eyelet
precautions —Tip s fo r to win g a st u ck
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Instrument panel
14. ALTS 5 A: Charging system
15. TURNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, towing converter
16. F/PMP 15 A: No circuit
17. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/S equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electric throttle control
system
18. METB 5 A: Gauges and meters
19. AMP 30 A: Audio system, rear view
monitor, navigation system, rear seat
entertainment system 20. RAD NO.1 15 A:
Audio system, rear
view monitor, navigation system, rear
seat entertainment system
21. ECUB1 7.5 A: Multiplex communica-
tion system, Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, auto anti− glare inside rear
view mirror, power outlets, power front
drivers seat, power tilt and telescopic
system
22. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, vanity lights, engine switch light,
foot light, door courtesy lights, acces-
sory meter
23. HEAD LH 15 A: Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
24. HEAD LL 15 A: Left−hand headlight
(low beam)
25. INJ 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, ignition system
26. MET 7.5 A: Gauges and meters
27. IGN 10 A: SRS airbag system, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, engine
immobilizer system, cruise control sys-
tem
28. HEAD RH 15 A: Right−hand headlight
(high beam) 29. HEAD RL 15 A:
Right−hand headlight
(low beam)
30. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, leak detection pump
31. DEF I/UP 5 A: No circuit
32. SPARE 5 A: Spare fuse
33. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
34. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
35. INVERTER 15 A: Power outlet No cir-
cuit(115 V)
36. FR P/SEAT LH 30 A: Power front driv-
ers seat
37. DR/LCK 25 A: Multiplex communication
system
38. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
39. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
40. CARGO LP 7.5 A: Cargo lamp
41. AM1 7.5 A: Shift lock system, starting
system
42. A/C 7.5 A: Air conditioning system
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3. MIR 15 A: Outside rear view mirror
control, outside rear view mirror heat-
ers
44. FR P/SEAT RH 30 A: Power front pas-
senger seat