emergency towing TOYOTA TUNDRA 2004 1.G Owners Manual

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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service. In
consultation with them, have your ve-
hicle 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” 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. Twowheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly under
the rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-
ing dolly, release the parking brake and
put the transmission in neutral.
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission 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

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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
vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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 the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing eyelet and towing cable
or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
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 neutral (manu-
al) or “N” (automatic). The key must be
in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
ning).
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.
—Emergency towing
(twowheel drive models
without offroad p ackage)

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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 the emergency towing hook
under the front of the vehicle. Use ex-
treme caution when towing the vehicle.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing hook;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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 the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing hook and towing cable
or chain. The hook and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake,
put the transmission in neutral (manual) or
“N” (automatic) and set the transfer in
“H2” (lever type) or “2WD” (button type)
mode. The key must be in “ACC” (engine
off) or “ON” (engine running).
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.
—Emergency towing (fourwheel
drive models and twowheel drive
models with offroad package)

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Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged and
that the installation bolts are not loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing hook is used
to get out when your vehicle becomes
stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle can-
not be driven out under its own pow-
er, make sure to observe the precau-
tions mentioned below. Otherwise, ex-
cessive stress will be put on the
hook 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.
The following methods are effective to
use when your vehicle is stuck in the
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing the vehicle. In addi-
tion, keep away from the vehicles and
towing cable or chain when towing.
Remove the sand and soil in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place stones or wood under the tires.
—Emergency towing hook
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9. PWR OUTLET 2 15 A: Power outlet
10. DOME 10 A: Interior light, personal
lights, vanity light, ignition switch light,
step light, door courtesy lights, open
door warning light
11. HLP LH 10 A : Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
12. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, emission control system
13. RADIO 20 A: Audio system
14. HEAD RL 10 A (with daytime running light system): Right−hand headlight
(low beam)
15. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
16. HEAD LL 10 A (with daytime running light system): Left−hand headlight (low
beam)
17. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
18. ETCS 10 A (2UZFE engine): Multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, electronic
throttle control system
19. HAZ 15 A: Emergency flashers
20. EFI NO.1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, fuel pump, “EFI NO.2”
fuse 21. AM2 30 A:
Ignition system, starting
system, “IGN” and “STA” fuses
22. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
23. ETCS 15 A (5VZFE engine): Multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, electronic
throttle control system
24. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
25. TURN 5 A: Turn signal lights
26. ECU IG 5 A: Anti−lock brake system,
cruise control system
27. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive control
system, A.D.D. control system
28. ACC 15 A: Cigarette lighter, audio sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, power rear
view mirrors, “PWR OUTLET 1” and
“PWR OUTLET 2” fuses
29. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back −up lights, starting system, air
conditioning system
30. IGN 5 A: SRS airbag system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, discharge
warning light, ignition system
31. CARGO LP 5 A: Cargo lamp 32. TAIL 15 A:
Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights, parking
lights, glove box light
33. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
34. HORN 10 A: Horns
35. STA 5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, g auges
and meters
36. STOP 15 A: Stoplights, high mounted
stoplight
Fuses (type B)
37. AM1 40 A: Starting system, “ACC”,
“WIP”, “4WD”, “ECU −IG”, “GAUGE” and
“TURN” fuses
38. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system,
“A/C” fuse
39. J/B 50 A: “POWER”, “CARGO LP”,
“TAIL”, “OBD”, “HORN” and “STOP”
fuses
40. ABS 2 50 A: Anti−lock brake system
41. ABS 3 30 A (without vehicle stab ility
control system) or 50 A (with vehicle
stability control system): Anti−lock
brake system, vehicle stability control
system, traction control system

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Engine compartment
14. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
15. EFI NO.1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electric throttle control
system
16. HLP RH 15 A (without daytime run- ning light system): Right−hand head-
light
17. TOWING 30 A: Trailer lights (stop
lights, turn signal lights)
18. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
Front passenger’s side cowl panel
19. DRL 15 A (with daytime running light
system): Daytime running light system
HLP LH 15 A (without daytime run-
ning light system): Left−hand head-
light
20. AM2 25 A: Starting system
21. TURNHAZ 20 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
22. RAD NO.3 20 A: Car audio/video sys-
tem
Instrument panel
23. ST 30 A: Starting system, “STA” fuse
24. HORN 10 A: Horns
25. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
26. DOME 10 A: Center interior and per-
sonal lights, personal lights, gauges
and meters, clock, ignition switch light,
door courtesy lights, step light, vanity
lights

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51. GAUGE 15 A: Back−up lights, gauge
and meters, emergency flashers, slip
indicator light, vehicle stability control
system, four −wheel drive system, trailer
lights (back −up lights), multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, shift position indi-
cator lights
52. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
53. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heaters
Fuses (type B)
54. ABS NO.1 30 A (without vehicle sta- bility control system) or ABS NO.1
50 A (with vehicle stability control
system): Anti−lock brake system
55. HEATER 50 A: Air conditioning system
56. DEFOG 40 A: Rear window defogger
57. MAIN 40 A: “H−LP RH”, “H −LP LH”
“H −LP LL” and “H −LP RL” fuses
58. DOOR NO.2 30 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system (power door lock sys-
tem, security system)
59. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power front seats
60. AM1 40 A: “HTR”, “CIG”, “GAUGE”,
“RAD NO.2”, “ECU −IG”, “WIP”, “WSH”
and “4WD” fuses
61. PWR NO.5 30 A: Power rear window Fuses (type C)
62. ALT 140 A: “DEFOG”, “ABS NO.1”,
“CARGO LP”, “HEATER”, “AM1”, “PWR
SEAT”, “TAIL”, “STOP”, “SUN ROOF”,
“PANEL”, “OBD”, “FOG”, “PWR NO.1”,
“PWR NO.2”, “PWR NO.5”, “AC INV”,
“PWR NO.3”, “PWR NO.4”, “PWR OUT-
LET”, “SEAT HTR” “BATT CHARGE”,
“TOWING BRK”, and “TOWING TAIL”
fuses
63. ABS NO.2 60 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system