Toyota RAV4: Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
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 ...Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake. From the front (4WD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. From the rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. ...See also:
Locking doors
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK button 1 on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pu ...
Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if t ...
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ...