1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 132

Trailer towing Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. This product is available at your EV service station and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to mix with water. Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, etc. NOTICE Do not use antifreeze or any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle's paint. Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into "P" and block the rear wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it hard to release. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders occasionally. Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emergency equipment. Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your Toyota. It is not designed for trailer towing. 124