Dinghy Towing; Trailer Towing - Toyota 2006 Rav4 Owner's Manual

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601)

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger- carrying vehicle.
trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits.
safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes.
Toyota dealer for further details before
towing.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-
formation on additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.
may
WEIGHT LIMITS
Towing a
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
For your
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
Ask your local
D The total
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed the following. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine
Without towing package
With towing package
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity.
2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)
CAUTION
trailer weight (trailer
680 kg (1500 lb.)
907 kg (2000 lb.)
1588 kg (3500 lb.)
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