2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 353

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) -Emergency towing eyelet precautions D Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not loose. CAUTION If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when your vehicle becomes struck in 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 eyelet and the towing cable or chain may break, causing serious injury or damage. D Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet. D Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force. D To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead. 3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut wrench. 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. CAUTION When installing the eyelet on the vehicle, be sure to tighten the front eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose, it may come off when being towed and result in death or serious injury. D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible. D Keep away from the vehicle during towing. 353 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)