How to Tow a 2001 Toyota Highlander

A tow truck is not required but a trailer hitch is.

The Toyota Highlander is an SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker. Towing a vehicle is not like driving a normal car; it takes longer to stop and go. In addition, turning is much more difficult. If the Highlander is broken down by the side of a busy highway, see if the vehicle can be pushed to a safer location before beginning the tow procedure. In some areas it may also be illegal to tow a vehicle without a license or the proper towing vehicle, so always check with local regulations first.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Tow bar
• Vehicle with trailer hitch
• Safety chains

1. • 1

     Put the Highlander in neutral and disengage the parking brake. This will allow the vehicle to be towed safely and easily.

   • 2

     Put the four way flashers on in the Highlander.

   • 3

     Attach a tow bar to the trailer hitch of the vehicle doing the towing. Attach the tow bar to the Toyota Highlander. The procedure for doing this will depend on the type of tow bar purchased.

   • 4

     Attach safety chains to the tow hitch of the towing vehicle. Run these chains under and across the undercarriage of the Toyota Highlander. This is a safety precaution just in case the tow bar brakes.

   • 5

     Start the tow vehicle and slowly begin towing the Highlander. Keep speeds low and frequently check the Highlander being towed. It is ideal to have another person keeping an eye on the Highlander. Stay in the right lane and never have someone in the Highland while it is being towed.