2002 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 198

'02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108) If your vehicle needs to be towed- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. In consultation with them, have your vehicle towed using either (a) or (b). Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" on page 200 in this section. Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed. Commercial operators are generally aware of the state/provincial and local laws pertaining to towing. Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. Although most operators know the correct procedure, it is possible to make a mistake. To avoid damage to your vehicle, make sure the following precautions are observed. If necessary, show this page to the tow truck driver. -From rear -From rear (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 2002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U) 198