Emergency Towing (Vehicles With A Towing Eyelet); Emergency Towing Procedure (Vehicles With A Towing Eyelet) - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Emergency towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most short distance at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
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.

Emergency towing procedure (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

1
Take out the towing eyelet.
2
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.
3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
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