2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 404

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Installing front towing eyelet NOTICE z Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your vehicle may be damaged. z Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on hard−surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition. NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in "N". The engine switch must be in the "ACC" (engine off) or the "ON" (engine running) position. CAUTION If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. 1. Remove the front towing eyelet cover on the front bumper, using a flathead screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth. CAUTION 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. 376 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)