Canada - Dinghy Towing Guide

Bulletin
TSB0807

Date
July 20, 2000

Title
TOYOTA FLAT (DINGHY) TOWING GUIDE

Models
'92 - '07, All Models

Market
Canada

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- April 05, 2006: Models Affected has been revised to include 2006 to 2007 model year vehicles.
- November 15, 2004: Models Affected has been revised to include 2001 to 2005 model year vehicles.

The previous TSB should be discarded.

NOTE:
All dinghy towing information for 2001 and newer model year vehicles can now be found in the Owner's Manuals.

The following chart indicates which Toyota vehicles can be Flat (Dinghy) Towed (towed with four wheels on the ground) behind a motor-home.

CAUTION:
"Dinghy" towing a vehicle behind a motor-home requires special towing equipment and accessories. Please see your motor-home manufacturer/service outlet for recommended towing equipment.








MODELS AFFECTED:

NOTE:
Vehicles that are "Dinghy" towable will not sustain internal damage to the transmission or transfer components, as long as speed/distance limits are observed. If these speed/distance limits are exceeded, you will damage the transmission or transfer components and therefore void the warranty. The transmission must be placed in the neutral position when "Dinghy" towing. After "Dinghy Towing", or at the recommended distance limits, let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before operating the vehicle or resuming towing.

"Dinghy" towing these vehicles does not eliminate the possibility of damage to other vehicle systems (Body, Chassis, Electrical Systems etc.).