Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws.
2Wd models: if towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
Awd models: if towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly.
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
- The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
- The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
- From the front (2wd models)
Release the parking brake.
- From the front (awd models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
- From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
If your toyota is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45„a.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.
 Warning
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When towing the vehicle 2Wd models: be sure to transport the vehicle with the front wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain and related parts may be damaged.
Awd models: be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain or related parts may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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 Notice
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed. To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear. Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.) Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the dynamic torque control awd system (awd models) and transmission.
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If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
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