Toyota RAV4: Before towing - If your vehicle needs to be towed - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota 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 ...

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    Ignition modes and electrical current to RSE
    RSE can be activated with the ignition in modes I or II (and when the engine is running). See page 82 for detailed information about the various ignition modes. If a film is being played, it wi ...

    Engine compartment, overview
    The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model. 1 Coolant expansion tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Radiator 5 Filler cap for engine ...

    General information
    Noise from under the vehicle NOTE You may hear a noise from under the vehicle approximately 5 hours after the engine is turned off. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. This noise ...