When Towing The Vehicle; While Towing (Vehicles With A Towing Eyelet); Installing Towing Eyelets To The Vehicle - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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When towing the vehicle

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, or electricity generated by the
operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the
damage or malfunction.
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While towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
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.
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Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
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Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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