2004 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 264

'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Two- wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front- From rear-Place the ignition key in the "ACC" position. Four- wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front- NOTICE z 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 during towing. z 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 D Manual transmission: We the ing put recommend using a towing dolly under rear wheels. If you do not use a towdolly, release the parking brake and the transmission in neutral. D Manual transmission: We recommend using a towing dolly under the rear wheels. If you do not use a towing dolly, release the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral and set the transfer in "H2" mode. D Automatic transmission: Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. D Automatic transmission: Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. 264 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)