Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Hitch

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / Driving / Before driving / Trailer towing / 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)

Toyota RAV4. Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball

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:

Brk relay
On-vehicle inspection Inspect brk relay Remove the brk relay from the engine room no. 1 Relay block. Measure the resistance of the relay. Standard resistance If the result is not as specified, replace the relay. ...

If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...

Removal (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front wheel Drain automatic transaxle fluid Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see page ax-147). Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see page ax-146). Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-6) Disconnect front speed sensor lh (see page bc-191) ...