2004 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 268

'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) -Tips for towing a stuck vehicle (four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) CAUTION If the emergency towing hook is used to get out when your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power, make sure to observe the precautions mentioned below. Otherwise, excessive stress will be put on the hook and the towing cable or chain may break, causing serious injury or damage. 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 caution when towing the vehicle. In addition, keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing. If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever D Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires. D Place stones or wood under the tires. D 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. If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position to other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button as follows: 1. Turn the ignition key to position. Make sure the brake is applied. "LOCK" parking D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible. D Keep away from the vehicle during towing. 2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladed screwdriver or equivalent. 268 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)