Toyota RAV4: Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Towing eyelet
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an a ...
Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyele ...
See also:
Activating/deactivating
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before
driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster h ...
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when
exchanging.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Engine ...
Call settings
While a call is in progress, press OK/MENU or
the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad
to access the following functions:
• Mute: mute the infotainment system’s
microphone.
• Mobile ...
