Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 532

530 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
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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 elec-
tricity generated by the operation of
the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
●
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism (if
equipped) is not strong enough to
hold the front wheels straight.
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When raising the vehicle, ensure
adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised
vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner's
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power
switch off.
Emergency towing
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 short distances at under 30
km/h (18 mph).
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.
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