Toyota 2005 HIGHLANDER - Page 363

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2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. ’04 Prod. (OM48570U)
3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely
by a wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the front
eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed
and result in death or serious injury.
! 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