About The Rav4 Ev 1 Roadside Assistance - Toyota RAV4 EV 2012 Electric Emergency Response Manual

Roadside Assistance
The RAV4 EV utilizes an electronic shift selector and a P position
switch for selecting park (P). If the 12 Volt auxiliary battery is
discharged or disconnected, the vehicle cannot be started nor can it be
shifted out of park (P). If discharged, the 12 Volt auxiliary battery can
be jump started to allow shifting out of park (P).
override can be performed at the drive unit. Using a 6 mm socket, turn
the bolt counterclockwise to disengage the park lock.
roadside assistance operations may be handled like conventional
Toyota vehicles except as noted in the following pages.
Toyota Roadside Assistance is available during the basic warranty
period by contacting:
United States: (800) 255-3987, Canada: (800) 265-3987
Towing
The RAV4 EV is a front wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed with the
front wheels off the ground. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to
Electric Vehicle components.
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A flat bed trailer is the preferred method of towing.
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The vehicle may be shifted out of park (P) into neutral (N) when in either
ignition-on and READY-ON modes. To select neutral (N), it is necessary
to hold the shift selector in the N position for approximately 0.5 seconds.
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If the 12 Volt auxiliary battery is discharged, the vehicle will not start and
shifting out of park (P) is not possible. The vehicle can be shifted into or
out of park (P) by reconnecting the auxiliary battery, jump starting the
vehicle (refer to page 36), or performing the manual override.
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If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency the vehicle may be moved
for short distances at low speeds (below 18 mph (30 km/h)).
Park lock manual
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Starting Vehicle Move Shift Selector to N Position
Park Lock Manual Override