Toyota RAV4 2000, Owner'S Manual

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Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
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Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
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Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
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To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle be-
comes struck in mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle can-
not be driven out under its own pow-
er, make sure to observe the precau-
tions mentioned below. Otherwise, ex-
cessive stress will be put on the eye-
let and the towing cable or chain may
break, causing serious injury or dam-
age.
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If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your EV service
station or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
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Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
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Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
The following methods are effective to get
out when your vehicle is struck in mud,
sand or other condition from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when
towing.
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Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
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Place a stone or wood under the tires.
Emergency towing eyelet
precautions Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle