2013 TOYOTA RAV4 emergency towing

5317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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For vehicles with an aluminum
wheel: Before stowing the flat
tire, remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from the
reverse side.
Place the flat tire on the deck
board, hook one end of the belt
to the cargo hook on the far left
side.
Pass the belts from between
the wheel spokes through the
center hole.
Hook the other end of the belt
to the cargo hook on the near
right side.
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5347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
■When stowing the flat tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
●Make sure the rear seatbacks ar e in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

5507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

619Alphabetical index
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Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 355
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 445
VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 229
Tachometer ................................ 87
Tail lights .................................. 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 487
Wattage ................................ 562
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*.............. 355
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Theft prevention labels ............. 79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 561
Maintenance data ................. 561
Warning light ......................... 508
Tire information ....................... 566 Glossary................................ 573
Size ....................................... 569
Tire identification number ..... 568
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 571
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 445Function ................................ 445
Initializing .............................. 445
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 445
Registering ID codes ............ 447
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 445
Warning light ......................... 508 Tires .......................................... 443
Chains .................................. 276
Checking............................... 443
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
Inflation pressure .................. 561
Information............................ 566
Replacing.............................. 519
Rotating tires ........................ 444
Size....................................... 561
Snow tires ............................. 279
Spare tire .............................. 519
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 445
Warning light......................... 508
Tools ......................................... 520
Top tether strap ......................... 71
Total load capacity .................. 552
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 196
Emergency towing ................ 495
Towing eyelet ....................... 496
Trailer towing ........................ 181
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 260
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 207
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
Selecting the driving mode ... 209
Trip information ......................... 90
Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights .................... 214 Replacing light bulbs................... 482, 486, 489
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.