To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle When Towing Using A Wheel-Lift Type Truck; To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle When Towing With A Sling-Type Truck; To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle During Emergency Towing; Recreational Towing (Behind Motor Home, Etc.) - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
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Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
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When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
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Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the hybrid
transmission and AWD system.
(→P. 200)
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