Toyota RAV4: 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 abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or a flat bed truck. Use a safety chain system for ...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 r ...See also:
Automatic transmission models
Automatic transmission models
The key can be turned from “Acc” to
“LOCK” only when the select lever is in the
“P” position. ...
Remote Start Ready
If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the
remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's
remote vehicle start featur ...
Brake Fluid
Check the fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir monthly.
Replace the brake fluid according to
the maintenance messages shown on
the information display.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake ...