2006 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 350

'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. You can use the "AUTO LSD" switch (two- wheel drive models) or four- wheel drive lock switch (four- wheel drive models) in this situation. (For details, see "AUTO LSD system" on page 151 or "Active torque control 4WD system" on page 148 in Section 1- 7.) If your vehicle needs to be towed- NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. Two- wheel drive models 337 2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)