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 pedal load sensing switch
Description
The brake pedal load sensing switch is turned on when the brake pedal is
depressed with force exceeding
a predetermined level.
The skid control ecu detects if the brake pedal is depressed or not via this
circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
When repla ...
Parts location
System diagram
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Diaphragm oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the
oil.
Install a new gasket to the rear differential drain
plug.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the
rear differe ...
