2009 TOYOTA RAV4 towing

328 3-6. Other interior features
Stowing the luggage cover (if equipped)Open the rear deck board and
remove the deck side cover.
Insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess, then
compress the left end of the lug-
gage cover and insert it into the
recess.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Stowing the rear cargo net (if equipped)
Open the rear deck board and remove the deck side cover.
( P. 328)
Insert the right end of the pipe
into the recess, then compress
the left end of the pipe and insert
it into the recess.
Stowing the luggage cover and rear cargo net (if equipped) together
Stow the rear cargo net before
stowing the luggage cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2

330 3-6. Other interior features
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■ Caution while driving
●Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
● Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
■ When installing/stowing the lugg age cover and rear cargo net
Make sure that the luggage cover and rear cargo net is securely installed/
stowed. Failure to do so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden
braking or a collision.
■ Using the rear cargo net
Observe the following precautions to avoid death or serious injury.
●Do not climb on or hang on the net.
● Do not place anything on the net higher than the rear seatbacks. Items
may be thrown out of the rear cargo net in the event of an accident or sud-
den braking.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery bag hooks
Do not hang heavy loads on the hooks.
■ Using the rear cargo net
●Do not place fragile items on the net.
● Do not place anything heavier than 22.1lb. (10kg) on the net.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
8 ECU-B
10 AGauges and meters, clock, main
body ECU, wireless remote control,
smart key system, audio system,
front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, ABS, TRAC,
Enhanced VSC system, “AUTO
LSD”, downhill assist control sys-
tem, hill-start assist control system,
Active torque control 4WD system
9 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal/interior
lights, interior light, luggage com-
partment light, engine switch light,
foot lights
10 H-LP LH 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
11 H-LP RH 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
12 H-LP LL 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
13 H-LP RL 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
14 AC INV 15 A AC inverter
15 TOWING*
130 A No circuit
16 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper deicer
17 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
18 PTC NO.3 50 A No circuit
19 PTC NO.2 50 A No circuit
20 PTC NO.1 50 A No circuit
21 HEAD MAIN 50 A “H-LP LH”, “H-LP RH”, “H-LP LL”,
“H-LP RL” fuses
22 RDI*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 2 *
150 A
FuseAmpereCircuit

394 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*1: Vehicles with towing package
*
2: Vehicles with 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
*
3: Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Type B (driver’s side)
23 CDS*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 1 *
350 A
24 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 AMP 30 A Audio system
2 AM2 30 A Starting system
3 IG2 15 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
4 HAZ 10 A Emergency flashers
5 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
6 AM2-2
7.5 A Starting system
7 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
9 EFI NO.3 7.5 A No circuit
10 GROW 80 A No circuit
11 EPMS 60 A Electric power steering system
12 MAIN 80 A“HEAD MAIN”, “ECU-B2”, “ALT-S”,
“STR LOCK”, “DOME”, “ECU-B”,
“RAD NO.1” fuses
13 ALT 120 A
*1“ABS 1”, “ABS 2”, “RDI”*3, “CDS”*3,
“FAN 1”*4, “AC INV”, “TOWING”,
“HTR”, “DEICER” fuses
140 A
*2“ABS 1”, “ABS 2”, “FAN1”, “FAN2”,
“AC INV”, “TOWING”, “HTR”,
“DEICER” fuses
14 P/I 50 A “EFI MAIN”, “HORN”, “A/F”, fuses
15 ABS2 30 A ABS, TRAC, Enhanced VSC,
“AUTO LSD” function, downhill
assist control system, hill-start
assist control system
16 ABS1 50 A ABS, TRAC, Enhanced VSC,
“AUTO LSD” function, downhill
assist control system, hill-start
assist control system
17 EFI MAIN 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, “EFI NO.1”, “EFI NO.2”,
fuses
18 HORN 10 A Horn
FuseAmpereCircuit

396 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*1: Vehicles without towing package
*
2: Vehicles with towing package
*
3: Vehicles with 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
*
4: Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
■ Under the instrument panel
19 EDU 25 A No circuit
20 A/F 20 A A/F sensor, fuel pump
*3
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TAIL 10 A Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate light, front fog lights, rear side
marker lights
2 PANEL 7.5 A Clock, instrument panel lights,
audio system
3 GAUGE 1 10 A Back-up lights, charging system
4 D FR DOOR 20 A Power windows (front doors)
5 RL DOOR 20 A Power windows
6 RR DOOR 20 A Power windows
7 S/ROOF 25 A Electric moon roof
8 CIG 15 A Power outlet
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
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.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing from the fr ont, the vehicle's rear wheels and
axles must be in good conditions. (P. 415)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.