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 wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and local laws. Towing with a wheel-lift type truck From the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake. Turn automatic mode off. (Turns automatic mode off) From the front (AWD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. From the rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. Warning: Observe the following precautions.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. Notice: To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck 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. Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage. 2WD models AWD models When towing a vehicle equipped with a Stop & Start system (if equipped) If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all 4 wheels on the ground, perform the following procedure before towing the vehicle, in order to protect the system.Turn the engine switch off and then start the engine or turn the engine switch to ON. Using a flatbed truck When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping method. In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the parking brake and turn the engine switch off. Notice: To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.