2005 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 345

'05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409) Four −wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck FULL−TIME MODELS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE NOTICE z When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing. z Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. (b) Using flat bed truck (c) Towing with sling type truck Use a towing dolly under the wheels not lifted by the truck. MULTI −MODE MODELS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE From front-Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. From rear-We recommend using a towing dolly under the front wheels. If you do not use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the "ACC" position, put the transmission in "N" and the multi −mode control switch knob in "H2". All models- (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. 345 2005 4RUNNER from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM35843U)