2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 405

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Emergency towing eyelet precautions D Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not loose. D Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet. D Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force. D To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead. 2. Use the front towing eyelet in the tool bag. Secure it to the hole on the bumper by turning clockwise. (For the tool bag location, see "-Required tools and spare tire" on page 362 in this Section.) 3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut wrench. CAUTION When installing the eyelet on the vehicle, be sure to tighten the front eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose, it may come off when being towed and result in death or serious injury. 377 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)