8-2. Steps To Take In An Emergency; If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your
vehicle with a wheel-lift type
truck from the front, the vehi-
cle's rear wheels and axles
must be in good conditions.
(P.555)
If they are damaged, use a tow-
ing dolly or flatbed truck.
4WD models: If towing your
vehicle with a wheel-lift type
truck, use a towing dolly.
(P.555)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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When towing the vehicle

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.

4WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with
all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con-
tacting the ground, the drivetrain or
related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.
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