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:
Brake switch "A" / "B" correlation
Description
The stop light switch is a duplex system that transmits two signals: stp and
st1-. These two signals are
used by the ecm to monitor whether or not the brake system is working properly.
If the signals, which
indicate the brake pedal is being depressed and released, are detected ...
Ignition coil
Description
Hint:
These dtcs indicate malfunctions relating to the primary circuit.
If dtc p0351 is set, check no. 1 Ignition coil with igniter circuit.
If dtc p0352 is set, check no. 2 Ignition coil with igniter circuit.
If dtc p0353 is set, check no. 3 Ignition coil with igniter cir ...
Srs warning light does not come on
Description
The srs warning light is located on the combination meter.
When the srs is normal, the srs warning light comes on for approximately 6
seconds after the ignition
switch is turned from off to on, and then goes off automatically.
If there is a malfunction in the srs, the srs warni ...
