2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 315

05 02.25 If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. If your vehicle is equipped with the "AUTO LSD" system, you can use it in this situation. (For details, see "AUTO LSD system" on page 175 in Section 1- 7.) If your vehicle is equipped with the rear differential lock system, you can use it in this situation. (For details, see "Rear differential lock system" on page 185 in Section 1- 7.) If your vehicle needs to be towed- NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear LS40024 (b) Using flat bed truck CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. Two- wheel drive models 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U) 315