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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    − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. − An ele ...