2009 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 439

5-1. Essential information Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear Automatic transmission: Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. Manual transmission: We recommend to use a towing dolly under the front wheels. When not using a towing dolly, turn the engine switch to the "ACC" position and shift the shift lever to N. NOTICE n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (automatic transmission) Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. n To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission) Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in "LOCK" position or key removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. Using a flat bed truck If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged. 372