Toyota RAV4: Towing with a wheel-lift type truck - If your vehicle needs to be towed - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front (2WD models)

Release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake.

From the front (4WD models)

Use a towing dolly under the rear

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the

Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

    Towing with a sling-type truck
    Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage. ...

    Using a flat bed truck
    If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged. ■Emergency towing proced ...

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    Rear view camera (if equipped)
    Rear view camera (if equipped) A rear view camera is attached to the rear gate. When the ignition switch is “ON” and the shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT models) is set to ...

    Removing the ball holder
    1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly. 2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly. NOTE A cover for the hitch as ...

    Power Door Locks
    To lock all doors and the tailgate, push the top of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver’s door, or use the key on the outside loc ...