2020 TOYOTA TACOMA emergency towing

4717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.
■While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which
place excessive stress on the towing hook(s), cables or chains. The tow-
ing hook(s), cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may
hit people, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be
operated.

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)
3
4
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage
to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could res ult in death or
serious injury.

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding parts, to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
27.6 ft·lbf (37.4 N·m, 3.8 kgf·m)
Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly ex ists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
1
incorrect
correct
2
1
2
3
1
2
23
43
5

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans mission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator p edal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
( P. 483)

606Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 425Chains................................... 324
Checking ............................... 425
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Information ............................ 549
Replacing .............................. 504
Rotating tires......................... 425
Size ....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 325
Spare tire .............................. 505
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 426
Warning light ......................... 477
Warning message ......... 484, 486
Tonneau cover ......................... 362
Tools ......................................... 505
Top tether strap ................... 66, 68
Total load capacity .......... 182, 533
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 190
Dinghy towing ....................... 200
Emergency towing ................ 470
Trailer towing ........................ 183
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 236
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 243
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 317
Transmission ........................... 210 Automatic transmission......... 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
Manual transmission ............. 215
Power mode switch............... 211
S mode ................................. 212 Trip meters ................................. 98
Turn signal lights .................... 217
Replacing light
bulbs................... 454, 457, 460
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 545
USB charging ports................. 375
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 545
Vanity mirrors .......................... 368
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 535
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 317
Voice command system
*
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 317
U
V