2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 178

04 09.01 (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front-We recommend using a towing dolly under the rear wheels. If you do not use a towing dolly, release the parking brake and put the transmission in "N" (sequential manual transmission) or in neutral (manual transmission). The key must be in "ACC" (sequential manual transmission). Sequential manual transmission only: After shifting the selector lever to the "N" position, always make sure that the gear is actually disengaged and is in neutral by pushing the vehicle by hand or other means. In case the gear can not be put in neutral, turn the ignition switch from the "OFF" to "ON" position, and operate the selector lever once from "N" to "S" or "R", then back to "N" again. Then turn the ignition switch from the "ON" to "OFF" position. These procedures may help put the gear in neutral. If the gear still can not be put in neutral, you can not tow without a towing dolly. From rear-Place the ignition key in the "ACC" position. CAUTION Do not tow without a towing dolly when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and/or when the transmission is not in the neutral gear position. Otherwise, you may be involved in an unexpected accident. (c) Towing with sling type truck SB41057 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, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight while towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (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. 178 2005 MR2 from Aug. '04Prod. (OM17527U)