2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 316

05 02.25 (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. In consultation with them, have your vehicle towed using either (a) or (b). Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" on page 318 or 319 in this Section. Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed. Commercial operators are generally aware of the state/provincial and local laws pertaining to towing. Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. Although most operators know the correct procedure, it is possible to make a mistake. To avoid damage to your vehicle, make sure the following precautions are observed. If necessary, show this page to the tow truck driver. TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by the state/provincial and local laws. The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition. If they are damaged, use a towing dolly. Two- wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front- 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 Automatic transmission: Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. -From rear LS40025 (b) Using flat bed truck 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. Four- wheel drive models 316 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)