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The towing eyes of both vehicles
should be on the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching
the tow bar at an angle, note the
following:
Tow bar clearance may be lim-
ited when cornering.
The tow bar will generate lateral
forces if it is attached at an
angle.
Note the following if using a towing
rope:
• Use nylon ropes or straps that
will allow the vehi cle to be towed
smoothly.
• Fasten the towing rope so it is
not twisted.
• Check the towing eye and towing
rope fastening regularly.
• Do not exceed a towing speed of
50 km/h, 30 mph.
• Do not exceed a towing distance
of 5 km, 3 miles.
• Ensure that the towing rope is
taut when the towing vehicle
drives off.
Always keep the screw-on towing
eye in the vehicle.
The towing eye can be screwed
into the front or rear end of the vehi-
cle.
The towing eye is located in the
on-board toolkit, see page 339.
Observe the following notes when
using the towing eye:
Only use the towing eye supplied
with the vehicle.
Turn the towing eye at least 5
turns clockwise an d screw it in
tight and as far as it will go. If
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
If the gross vehicle weight of the tow-
ing vehicle is less than that of the vehicle being towed, the towing eye
may be pulled off or it may not be pos-
sible to control the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Ma ke sure that the
gross vehicle weight of the towing
vehicle is greater than the weight of
the vehicle being towed.
NOTICE
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not
attached correctly, other vehicle parts can be damaged. There is a danger
of damage to property. Attach the tow
bar or towing rope to the towing eye correctly.
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necessary, tighten with a suitable
object.
After use, unscrew the towing
eye in an anticlockwise direction.
Only use the towing eye for tow-
ing on paved roads.
Avoid transverse loads on the
towing eye, for example do not
raise the vehicle by the towing
eye.
Check the towing eye fastening
regularly.
Press the marking on the edge of
the cover to push it out.
For covers which have an opening
instead of a marking, pull the cover
out by the opening.
Do not attempt to tow-start the vehi-
cle.
If necessary, start the engine using
starting assistance, see page 357.
Have the cause of the starting diffi-
culties rectified by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Safety note
NOTICE
If the towing eye is not used as
intended, the vehicle or towing eye
may be damaged. There is a danger of damage to property. Observe the
notes on using the towing eye.
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