1998 Toyota T100 Owners Manual - Page 160

T100(U) -Tips for towing a stuck vehicle (four −wheel drive models) CAUTION If the emergency towing hook or eyelet is used to get out when your vehicle becomes stuck in the 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 hook or eyelet and the towing cable or chain may break, causing serious injury or damage. The following methods are effective to use when your vehicle is stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. In addition, keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing. If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key number. See the suggestion given in "Keys" in Chapter 1−2. If your key is locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you, using their special tools. If you must break a window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass. D Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires. D Place stones or wood under the tires. 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. D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible. D Keep away from the vehicle during towing. 160