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:
Sport mode
The transmission will stay in the lower gears
for longer, improving mid-range performance.
To deselect Sport mode, move the selector
back to D. ...
Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
When the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System is malfunctioning,
the instrument cluster will actuate a single
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
“SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM†...
To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
To play the radio when a USB flash
memory device is playing, press the
FM, AMor XMbutton. If a disc is in
the audio unit, press the CD/AUX or
CD button to play the disc. ...
