Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends the use of toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your toyota dealer.
- If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your toyota dealer.
- Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your vehicle.
- Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
- Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
- Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
- Weight carrying ball position: 45.2 In. (1147 Mm)
- Hitch receiver pin hole position: 38.9 In. (988 Mm)
Connecting trailer lights
Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Trailer tongue weight
A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Towing related terms
â– GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the ...
Test mode procedure
Hint:
By switching the skid control ecu from normal mode to
test mode, abnormality detection sensitivity is enhanced
and troubleshooting can be conducted efficiently.
Perform a sensor check in test mode after the speed
sensor or sensor rotor has been repaired or replaced.
If the igniti ...
Fuel pump shut off
system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Tu ...
