2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER emergency towing

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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the following
part. This should only be attempt ed on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing hook
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
Use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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■Emergency towing procedure
The engine must be in ACCESSORY mode (engine off) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control swit ch in “H4”. (The center differen-
tial is unlocked.)
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ While towing
● Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing hook and the cable or chain.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
● Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
● Use only the front emergency towing hooks or towing eyelets (depending
on vehicles) when towing your vehicle.
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5-1. Essential information
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Using a flat bed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration. When attaching
the hooks to the rear of the vehi-
cle, make sure to attach them to
the inside of the vehicle.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
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NOTICE
■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing
hook.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After
raising, visually check that tire is not interfering with compo-
nents.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

550 Alphabetical index
L/C200_U (OM60D97U)
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 439
Storage feature.........................341
Storage precautions ................225
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................504
Sun visors.................................351
Sunshade Roof......................................... 89
Switch ECT switch ............................ 157
Driving mode select switch....157
Engine switch ........................151
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Ignition switch........................151
Light switches........................ 174
Power door lock switch ...........43
Power window switch ..............85
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 185
Window lock switch ................. 85
Wipers and washer
switch .......................... 179, 182
Tachometer Tachometer ...........................164
Tail lights Switch.................................... 174
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................97
Engine immobilizer system .....95
Theft prevention labels..............99
Tire inflation pressure ............. 414
Tie-down hooks........................364
Tire information Glossary ................................526
Size ....................................... 523 Tire identification number...... 522
Uniform tire quality grading ... 524
Tires
Chains ................................... 233
Checking ............................... 405
If you have a flat tire.............. 476
Inflation pressure .................. 414
Information ............................ 521
Pressure warning system...... 405
Replacing .............................. 476
Rotating tires ......................... 405
Size ....................................... 516
Snow tires ............................. 233
Spare tire .............................. 476
Tools ......................................... 476
Total load capacity .................. 232
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 250
Emergency towing ................ 453
Trailer towing ........................ 238
Toyota park assist system ...... 192
TRAC ......................................... 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Trailer towing ........................... 238
Trip information display .......... 170
Trip meter ................................. 164
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 439
Switch ................................... 161
Wattage................................. 517
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 352
Wattage................................. 517
Vanity mirrors .......................... 352
Vehicle identification number ................................... 509
Vehicle stability control .......... 212
VSC ........................................... 212
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