Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 144

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4-1. Before driving
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The rear view mirrors conform to all
applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install
rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.
WARNING
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To avoid accident or injury
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The total trailer weight (trailer
weight plus the weight of cargo)
must not exceed the following:

M20A-FKS engine: 800 kg (1764
lb.)
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A25A-FKS engine: 1500 kg (3307
lb.)
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The gross combined weight (sum of
your vehicle weight plus its load
and the total trailer weight) must not
exceed the following:

M20A-FKS engine
Vehicles with CVT: 2925 kg (6449 lb.)
Vehicles with manual transmission:
2820 kg (6217 lb.)

A25A-FKS engine
3715 kg (8190 lb.)
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Do not exceed the trailer hitch
assembly weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and trailer
tongue load capacities.
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Never load more weight in the back
than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the
front half of the trailer, and the
remaining 40% in the rear.
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Vehicles with compact spare tire:
Do not tow a trailer when the com-
pact spare tire is installed on your
vehicle.
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When towing a trailer
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If the total trailer weight exceeds
750 kg (1653 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
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Never tap into your vehicle's
hydraulic system, as this will lower
the vehicle's braking effectiveness.
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Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is a risk of the
trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
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Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to all applicable
federal and state/provincial regula-
tions.
Weight limits
Confirm that the total trailer weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are
all within the limits.
Gross vehicle weight
The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the following:
 M20A-FKS engine
Vehicles with CVT: 2125 kg (4685
lb.)
Vehicles with manual transmission:
2020 kg (4453 lb.)
 A25A-FKS engine
2215 kg (4883 lb.)
The gross vehicle weight is the sum
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
driver, passengers, luggage, hitch
and trailer tongue load. Also
included is the weight of any spe-