1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 152

-Emergency towing (b) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front-Release the parking brake. From rear-Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. NOTICE Never tow from the rear with the front wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. (c) Towing with sling type truck Front NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. Rear (except U.S. mainland) 146