2004 Toyota Echo Owners Manual - Page 434

04 01.06 Dinghy towing (with manual transmission) DINGHY TOWING TIPS Before dinghy towing, be sure to observe the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle. 1. Put the shift lever in neutral. SU31003a 2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position. Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet. SU31004a NOTICE To avoid the locking of the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position. 3. Release the parking brake. After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before driving the vehicle. Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle. CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. Please refer to your service outlet of the motorhome manufacture for the recommended equipment. NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of damage to your vehicle. 172 2004 ECHO S/D from Feb. '04 Prod. (OM52573U)