If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

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 few precautions 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 drolly.

(a) Using flat bed truck
Toyota recommends this as the best method for your vehicle.

(b) 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 towing 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.

NOTICE:
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.

(c) Towing with sling type truck

From front ...

NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type truck. This may cause body damage.

From rear ...Follow the instructions for towing from rear in Towing with Wheel Lift Type Truck.

Emergency towing (Germany)

If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily trailed by a cable secured to the emergency towing eyelet under the rear of the vehicle.

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 distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral (manual) or "N" (automatic). The key must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running).

CAUTION: If the engine is not running, the power assis for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.