Toyota RAV 4 2015 Service Manual page 607

CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When towing the vehicle
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2WD models:
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground.If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.
AWD models:
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off
the truck.
While towing
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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
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excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple and cause serious damage.
Do not turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position (vehicles without a
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smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
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Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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