If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2012 Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
STEP 1
Set the parking brake, change the shift position to P and
stop the EV system.
STEP 2
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front
wheels.
STEP 3
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
STEP 4
Restart the EV system.
STEP 5
Make sure to change the shift position to D or R, release
the parking brake, and then carefully apply the accelerator
to free the vehicle.
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When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the VSC OFF switch to turn off
TRAC.
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