towing TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2005 N210 / 4.G Owner's Manual

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt
to rock the vehicle free by moving it
forward and backward.
Turn off the traction control system to
become unstuck to allow the tires to
spin enough to remove the vehicle from
the obstruction. (For details, see “Trac-
tion control system” on page 168 in
Section 17.)
CAUTION
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle
free by moving it forward and back-
ward if people or objects are any-
where near the vehicle. During the
rocking operation the vehicle may
suddenly move forward or backward
as it becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or ob-
jects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts.
Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
 Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
 If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
—From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
Twowheel drive models
If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle needs to be
towed—

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
Fourwheel drive modelsIf towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or com-
mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-
hicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “—Emergency tow-
ing” on page 348 in this Section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following pre-
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver. TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
CAUTION
Vehicles with rear height control air
suspension: When your vehicle is
towed, put the vehicle height in the
“N” (normal) mode and push the
“HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to
turn off the rear height control air
suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle
height may be changed in the auto-
matic leveling function, resulting in
accident. For details, see “Rear
height control air suspension” on
page 182 in Section 17.

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Twowheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
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— Place the ignition key in the
“ACC” position.
NOTICE
 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 dur-
ing towing.
 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 Fourwheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
FULLTIME FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
MODELS
Use a towing dolly under the wheels not
lifted by the truck.
MULTIMODE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
MODELS
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 tow-
ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do
not use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the “ACC” position, put the trans-
mission in “N” and the multi −mode control
switch knob in “H2”.
NOTICE
 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 dur-
ing towing.
 Do not tow with the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when tow-
ing from the rear without a towing
dolly. The steering lock mechanism
is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
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(c) Towing with sling
type truck
All models—
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther 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 ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to one of the emergency towing
eyelets under the front of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicles.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
 Never tow a vehicle from the rear
with four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
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 dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
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NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N”. The key
must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”
(engine running).
Four−wheel drive models—On multi −mode
four −wheel drive models, put the multi −
mode control switch knob in “H2”. On full −
time four −wheel drive models, unlock the
center differential.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
—Emergency towing eyelet
precautions

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The following methods are effective to
get out when your vehicle is struck in
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing vehicles. In addition,
keep away from the vehicles and towing
cable or chain when towing.
Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of the “P” position to other posi-
tions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position. Make sure the parking
brake is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalentinto the hole to push down the shift
lock override button. You can shift
out of the “P” position only while
pushing the button.
4. Shift into the “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
—Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever

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Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo
weight), kg (lb.):
For weight carrying hitch 2268 (5000)
Also for weight distributing hitch
1GR −FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
3042 (6700)
Four −wheel drive models
2906 (6400)
2UZ− FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
3311 (7300)
Four −wheel drive models
3175 (7000)
Dimensions and weights
Overall width mm (in.)
2790 (109.8)
Overall height
∗
1mm (in.)
1575 (62.0)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.) 1575 (62.0)
Rear tread mm (in.)
431 (950)
∗7
476 (1050)∗8
∗1: Unladen vehicle∗2: With two −wheel drive models∗
3: With four −wheel drive models∗
4: With roof rails∗5: With rear spoiler∗6: With rear height control air suspension∗7: With 5 occupants∗8: With 7 occupantsOverall length mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
kg (lb.)4800 (189.0)
1875 (73.8)
1820 (71.7)
∗
2or3,4
1800 (70.9)∗2, 3, 5
1755 (69.1)∗2, 3
1805 (71.1)∗2 or 3,4,6
1785 (70.3)∗2 or 3,5,6
1740 (68.5)∗2or3,6
91 (200)∗7
0(0)∗8Luggage compartment load capacity kg (lb.)

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Instrument panel
4. AC115V INV 15 A: AC inverter
5. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
6. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
7. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right −hand
headlight (low beam)
8. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
9. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right −hand head-
light (high beam)
10. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left −hand head-
light (high beam) 11. EFI NO.2 10 A:
Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
12. HEATER NO.2 7.5 A: Air conditioning
system
13. AIRSUS NO.2 10 A: Rear height con-
trol air suspension
14. SEAT HEATER 25 A: Seat heaters
15. DEFOG 30 A: Back window defogger,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
16. MIR HEATER 10 A: Outside rear view
mirror heater
17. DOME 10 A: Interior light, personal
lights, wireless remote control system,
door courtesy lights, rear seat audio
system, g auge and meter, vanity lights,
instrument panel lights, running board
lights, multiplex communication system
18. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system, nav-
igation system
19. ECUB 10 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air condi-
tioning system, multiplex communica-
tion system, theft deterrent system 20. ALTS 7.5 A:
Charging system
21. HORN 10 A: Horns
22. A/F HEATER 15 A: A/F sensor
23. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
24. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
25. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
26. DR/LCK 20 A: Power door lock system
27. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
28. RADIO NO.2 20 A: Audio system
29. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti −lo
ck brake system, trac-
tion control system (two −wheel drive
models), active traction control system
(four −wheel drive models), vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop light, meter
and gauge, front passenger occupant
classification system
30. SRS 10 A: SRS airbag system
31. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge
32. STA NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system

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33. FR WIPWSH 30 A: Windshield wipers
and washer
34. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive control
system
35. D P/SEAT 30 A: Driver ’s power seat
36. P P/SEAT 30 A: Front passenger ’s
power seat
37. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
38. RR WSH 15 A: Back window washer,
multiplex communication system
39. ECUIG 10 A: Shift lock control sys-
tem, power windows, anti −lock brake
system, traction control system (two −
wheel drive models), active traction
control system (four −wheel drive mod-
els), vehicle stability control system,
electric moon roof, multiplex commu-
nication system, theft deterrent system,
rear height control air suspension, tire
pressure warning system 40. IG1 15 A:
Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air condi-
tioning system, charging system, back
window defogger, back −up lights, turn
signal lights, emergency flashers, seat
heaters, AC inverter, instrument panel
light control, auto anti −glare inside rear
view mirror
41. STA 7.5 A: No circuit
42. SECU/HORN 10 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem
43. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
light control, multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel lights,
meter and gauge, grove box light
44. ACC 7.5 A: Power outlets, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system, navigation
system, rear seat audio system, shift
lock control system, instrument panel
lights
45. CIG 10 A: No circuit Fuses (type B)
46. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
47. AIRSUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension
48. AM1 50 A: All components in “ACC”,
“CIG”, “IG1”, “ECU −IG”, “FR WIP −
WSH”, “RR WIP”, “RR −WSH”, “4WD”,
and “STA” fuses
49. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
50. J/B 50 A: All components in “PWR
OUTLET”, “D P/SEAT”, “P P/SEAT”,
“POWER”, “TAIL” and “SECU/HORN”
fuses
51. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery
52. TOWING 40 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
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3. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
54. AM2 30 A: Starter system, “IGN”,
“GAUGE”, “STA NO.2” and “SRS” fuses

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55. ABS SOL 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
56. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
57. ALT 140 A: All components in “AM2”,
“ALT −S”, “DR/LCK”, “TRN− HAZ”,
“HORN”, “RADIO NO.2”, “EFI”,
“TOWING”, “ABS MTR”, “ABS SOL”,
“HEATER” and “ETCS” fuses
58. HEATER 60 A: Air conditioning system