2000 Toyota Echo Owners Manual - Page 158

ECHO_U -Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. CAUTION D Use extreme caution when towing vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and towing cable or chain. The eyelets and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage. SU41023 If a towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to either the emergency towing eyelet∗1 on the front of the vehicle or to the left emergency towing eyelet under the rear of the vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing vehicles. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on hard- surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition. ∗ 1 Front eyelet D In case of installing the front eyelet on the vehicle, be sure to tighten in the front eyelet securely. If the tightening is loose, it may come off when towing and result in death or serious injury to the passenger in the ront vehicle or damage to that vehicle. Front SU41024 The front eyelet is stored in the trunk with the jack handle. To install: Remove the cover of front eyelet and install it as shown in the illustration. NOTICE z Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided. z Do not use the left rear eyelet. It is not designed for towing. Rear 166 2000 ECHO (OM52411U)