Toyota RAV4 2001 Operating Manual page 198

NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard–surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also,
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
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'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or "N" (automatic). The key must be
in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine run-
the
ning).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
2001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
—Emergency towing eyelet
precautions
"
Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
"
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
"
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
"
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.