2012 TOYOTA RAV4 tow

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
*1: Vehicles without towing package
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2: Vehicles with towing package
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3: Vehicles with 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
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4: Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
■ Under the instrument panel
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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 425
If you think something is wrong ......................... 432
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 433
Event data recorder ......... 434 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 436
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
standard tires) ................ 449
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
run-flat tires)................... 467
If the engine will not start ................................ 468
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 469
If you lose your keys ........ 470
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 471
If the battery is discharged ..................... 473
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 476
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 480

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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.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a wheel-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 your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from
the front, the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good condi-
tions. ( P. 428, 431)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.
4WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a
towing dolly. ( P. 428, 431)

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Emergency towingIf 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

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5-1. Essential information
Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Towing with a sling-type truckDo not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake.
From the front (4WD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to “ACC”
(engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine run-
ning) mode.
■ Location of the emer gency towing eyelet
The emergency towing eyelet is in the tool bag. ( P. 449)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.