TOWING
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• Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a 4×4 vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle is absolutely essential to avoid damaging the drive system. Government and local laws must be followed.
• A towed vehicle usually should have its rear wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
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Caution
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• Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
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Caution
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• Follow these instructions when towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels raised.
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1. Shift to neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
3. Release the parking brake.
• Remember that power assist for the brakes and steering will not be available when the engine is not running.
Manual transmission
• If the transmission, 4×4 system, rear axle, and steering system are not damaged, the vehicle may be towed on all four wheels. If any of these components are damaged, use wheel dollies or flatbed equipment.
Automatic transmission
• If the transmission, rear axle, and steering system are not damaged, the vehicle may be towed on all four wheels. If any of these components are damaged, use wheel dollies or flatbed equipment.
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Caution
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• Follow these instructions when towing the 4×4 vehicle with all wheels on the ground or with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels raised.
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1. Put the transfer shift lever in 2H. (Manual transmission)
Turn the transfer shift switch to 2H. (Automatic transmission)
2. Set the remote free-wheel system to FREE mode.
• Remember that power assist for the brakes and steering will not be available when the engine is not running.
Towing/Tiedown Hooks
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Caution
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• The towing hook should be used in an emergency (to get the vehicle out of a ditch for example).
• When using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the hook. Apply no sideways force.
• Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.
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Note
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• When towing with chain or cable, wrap the chain or cable with a soft cloth near the bumper to prevent damage to the bumper.
Towing Hooks
Tiedown Hooks
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Caution
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• Do not use the hook loops under the front for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.
