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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

Notice

To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground.


To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and dynamic torque control awd system (awd models)

2Wd models: never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.


Awd models: never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission and dynamic torque control awd system.


Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing: Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by ...

Driving procedures
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Other materials:

Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection Check differential oil Stop the vehicle on a level surface. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the different ...

If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...

Coolant
Replacement Remove no. 1 Engine under cover Drain engine coolant Loosen the radiator drain cock plug. Hint: Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area. Remove the radiator reservoir cap. Caution: Do not remove the radiator ...

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