2022 TOYOTA RAV4 tow

6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
WARNING
■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 ac celerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●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.

6619-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
*4: Vehicles without towing package
*5: Vehicles with towing package
■Vehicle identification num-
ber
The vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) is the legal identifier
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for
your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your
vehicle.
This number is on the top left of
the instrument panel.
On some models, this number is also stamped under the right-
hand front seat.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.
Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants +
luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating (Trailer weight
+ cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)*4
3500 lb. (1590 kg)*5
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle identification

6899-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Power back door*1 ( P.117)
*1: If equipped
*2: The operation buzzer that sounds when the back door begins to operate
cannot be turned off.
*3: The open position is set by the power back door switch. ( P.126)
*4: When the towing hitch is installe d, Hands Free Power Back Door does
not work.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Power back door operationsOnOff–O–
Operations of the power
back door switch on the
instrument panel
Press and holdOne short press––O
switch of the wireless
remote control operationPress and hold
One short press
––OPush twice
Off
Operation buzzer volume31–O–2
Operation buzzer while the
back door is operating
*2OffOn––O
Opening angle5
1 to 4
–O–
User setting*3
Power back door open oper-
ation when the back door
opener switch is pressed
OnOff––O
Back door closing assistOnOff––O
Hands Free Power Back
Door
*1, 4OnOff–OO
ABC

718Alphabetical Index
Windshield.................... 509, 516
Differential .............................. 665
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 144
Dimensions ............................. 660
Dinghy towing ........................ 189
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 260
Drive information .................... 93
Driving information ................. 91
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248
Fuel consumption information 99
Intuitive parking assist .......... 270
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 241
Multi-information display ........ 89
RCTA ................................... 260
Warning messages .............. 633
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 563, 567
Door lock Back door ............................. 113
Side doors ............................ 107
Smart key system................. 127
Wireless remote control ....... 104
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 112
Back door ............................. 113
Door glasses ........................ 155
Door lock .............................. 107
Open door warning buzzer ... 111
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear door child-protectors.... 112
Side doors ............................ 107
Downhill assist control system ............................................... 353
Drive information ..................... 93
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............................................... 629
Driver’s seat position memory ............................................... 135Driving position memory....... 135 Memory recall function .........137
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control172
Driving Break-in tips .........................168
Correct posture .......................29
Driving mode select switch ...347
Procedures ...........................167
Winter drive tips....................362
Driving information display .....91
Driving mode select switch ...347
Driving position memory .......135 Memory recall function .........137
Driving support system informa- tion display..............................93
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control172
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction................................248
Warning message . ...............633
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ...................................356
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ...................................356
E
Eco drive mode .......................347
Eco Driving Indicator ...............92
Eco Driving Indicator Light......92
EDR (Event data recorder) .......10
Elapsed time .............................93
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function................................356
Warning light ........................624
Electronic key Battery-saving function .........128
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................648
Replacing the battery ...........597
Electronic sunshade ..............161 Jam protection function ........162

Alphabetical Index719
Operation ............................. 161
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 622
If a warning light turns on ..... 622
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 633
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 648
If the engin e will not start ..... 646
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 650
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 637
If you lose your keys ............ 648
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 620
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 656
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 615
If your vehicle overheats ...... 654
Emergency flashers ............... 612
Engine ACC.............................. 191, 195
Compartment ....................... 572
Engine switch ............... 191, 192
Fuel pump shut off system ... 621
Hood..................................... 569
How to start the engine 191, 192
Identification number ............ 662
If the engin e will not start ..... 646
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 191, 192
Overheating.......................... 654
Tachometer ...................... 82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 664 Checking ..............................574
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................362
Warning light ........................623
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................82, 85
Engine immobilizer system .....71
Engine oil Capacity ...............................662
Checking ..............................572
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................362
Warning light ........................623
Engine switch .................191, 192 Auto power off fun ction.........195
Changing the engine switch modes.................................195
Changing the engine switch positions .............................191
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................612
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............356
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............356
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................381Entering letters and numbers381
List screen ............................382
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................356
Warning light ........................624
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................404
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................403
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
F
Flat tire.....................................637 Tire pressure warning system...........................................582

728Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 584
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 248
VSC OFF switch................... 357
Window lock switch .............. 157
Windshield defogger switch 509, 516
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................. 214
Wireless charger switch ....... 539
T
Tachometer ......................... 82, 85
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 207
Replacing light bulbs ............ 604
Talking on the Bluetooth
®
hands-free system ............... 472 Call screen operation ........... 472
Incoming call waiting ............ 474
Sending tones ...................... 473
Transmit volume setting ....... 473
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system .... 71
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 667
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 582
Warning light ........................ 628
Tire information ...................... 674 Glossary ............................... 678
Size ...................................... 676
Tire identification number ..... 675
Tire section names ............... 676
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 582
Initializing ............................. 584
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 583 Registering ID codes ............586
Warning light ........................628
Tires .........................................579 Chains ..................................364
Checking ..............................579
Glossary ...............................678
If you have a flat tire .............637
Inflation pressure ..................588
Information ......... ..................674
Replacing .............................637
Rotating tires ........................581
Size ......................................667
Snow tires.............................362
Spare tire ..............................637
Tire identification number .....675
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................582
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................582
Uniform Tire Qua lity Grading 677
Warning light ........................628
Tools ........................................638
Top tether strap ........................63
Total load capacity .........173, 176
Touch screen ..........................378 Touch screen gestures .........378
Touch screen operation........379
Towing Dinghy towing .......................189
Emergency towing ................618
Towing eyelet ...............618, 638
Trailer sway control ..............356
Trailer towing ........................177
Toyota Apps ............................502 Entering keyword ..................504
Toyota Apps button (Setup screen) ...................................376
Toyota Apps setting s .............506
Toyota parking assist monitor ...............................................296Distance guide line display mode ...........................................301

Alphabetical Index729
Driving precautions .............. 296
Estimated course line display mode .................................. 299
Parking assist gui de line display
mode .................................. 300
Screen display...................... 297
Things you should know....... 306
Toyota parking assist monitor precautions......................... 302
Using the system.................. 298
Toyota Safety Sen se 2.0 ........ 222
Automatic High Beam .......... 210
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 227
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 245
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 356
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 356
Trailer sway control ............... 356
Trailer towing .......................... 177
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 197
Driving mode select switch... 347
S mode ................................. 199
Trip meters .......................... 82, 85
Troubleshooting In other situations ................. 492
When making/receiving a call........................................... 490
When registering/connecting a cellular phone ..................... 489
When using the Bluetooth
® mes-
sage function ...................... 491
When using the hands-free sys-
tem with a Bluetooth
® device
........................................... 489
When using the phonebook . 490
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 604
Turn signal lever................... 200
Wattage ................................ 670
U
USB charging ports ................538
USB memory ...........................428
USB port ..................................418
Utility vehicle pre cautions .....365
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................536
Vanity mirrors .........................536
Vehicle button (Setup screen) ...............................................376
Vehicle data recordings .............9
Vehicle identification number661
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...............................................355
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .521
Voice button (Setup screen) ..376
Voice command system.........454 Voice command system opera-tion......................................455
VSC (Vehicle Stab ility Control)
...............................................355
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................255
Brake hold ............................627
Brake Override System ........627
Brake system ........................622
Downshifting .........................200
Drive-Start Control ................627
Electric power steering .........624
High coolant temperature .....623
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................625
Intuitive parking assist ..........270
Low engine oil pressure .......623
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..235, 625