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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_OM_OM60U05U_(U)
■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■ Towing with a sling-type truck
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent
body damage.
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Four-wheel drive
system and transmission. (P. 199)