2001 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 164

-Emergency towing (c) Towing with sling type truck If the cable towing, you distance as where there (18 mph) or system will malfunction. or chain must be used for should drive for as a short possible (such as driving is a tow truck) at 30 km/h lower speed. Otherwise, the be adversely affected and A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. The wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition. CAUTION (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your EV service station or a commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to either emergency towing eyelet under the front of the vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing vehicles. Use extreme caution when towing vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage. NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. 156