’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)
—Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
The following methods are effective to get
out when your vehicle is struck in mud,
sand or other condition from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when
towing.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
D Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
D Place a stone or wood under the tires.
D If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”
position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
D Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
2. Pry up the cover with
screwdriver or equivalent.
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2007 RAV4 from Dec. ’06 Prod. (OM42662U)
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