2005 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 412

'05 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0408) -Emergency towing (two −wheel drive models without off −road package) Four −wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front-Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. (c) Towing with sling type truck 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 neutral and set the transfer in "2WD" mode. 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. If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to one of the emergency towing eyelets under the front of the vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. NOTICE 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 NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your vehicle may be damaged. 412 2005 TUNDRA from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM34427U)