2022 TOYOTA RAV4 towing

6198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Type B
4 Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Type A
Type B
5 Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
Turn off the Parkin g Support Brake function (if equipped):
P.283
If the engine does not start, turn the
engine switch to ON.
Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Before towing the ve hicle, turn the
engine switch to OFF once, and
then start the engine.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.202)
When the shift lever cannot be
shifted: P.198
■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.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the
tool bag. ( P.638)

6388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Jack
Tool bag
Spare tire
Jack handle
*1
Wheel nut wrench*1
Jack handle*2
Wheel nut wrench*2
Towing eyelet*2 (if equipped)
*1: Except for models made in Japan*3
*2
: For models made in Japan*3
*3
: The country of production is wri tten on the Certification Regulation Label.
(  P.661)
Location of the spare t ire, jack and tools
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

6448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
installed on the compact spare
tire.
6Stow the flat tire, tire jack and
all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identi-
fied by the label “TEMPORARY
USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact s pare tire tem-
porarily, and only in an emer-
gency.
●Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure of the compact
spare tire. ( P.667)
■When using the compact spare
tire
As the compact sp are tire is not
equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter (if
equipped), low inflation pressure of
the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system.
Also, if you replace the compact
spare tire after th e tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle height may become
lower when driving with the compact
spare tire compared to when driving
with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a
road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one
of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the com-
pact spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the
tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■When stowing the jack
Before storing the jack, adjust the height of the ja
ck to match the
shape of the jack holder.
The storage direction of the jack dif-
fers depending on the type, so make
sure to store the ja ck in the correct
direction.
Except for models made in Japan
*:
For models made in Japan
*:
*: The country of production is writ- ten on the Certification Regulation
Label. ( P.661)
WARNING
■When using the compact
spare tire
●Remember that the compact
spare tire provided is specifi-
cally designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your com-
pact spare tire on another vehi-
cle.
●Do not use more than one com-
pact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the comp act spare tire
with a standard tire as soon as
possible.

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
9
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

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