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:
Receiving a call
When a call is received, the following screen is displayed
together with a sound.
To answer the phone
Press the switch on the
steering
wheel or select .
To refuse a call
Press the switch on the
steering wheel or select .
To adjust the incoming call volume
...
Auto lsd indicator light does not come on
Description
Refer to the description of "auto lsd indicator light remains on" (see page
bc-164).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the auto lsd indicator light circuit (see page bc-165).
Inspection procedure
Check can communication system
Check if the can communication system dtc is ...
Installation
Install camshaft timing oil control valve
assembly
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the o-ring of the oil
control valve.
Install the oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
Notice:
Make sure that the o-ring is not cracked or
jammed.
Co ...
