Trailer Towing - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

296 5-1. Before driving

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passenger carry-
ing vehicle. Towing a trailer
will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel con-
sumption. Your safety and
satisfaction depend on the
proper use of correct equip-
ment and cautious driving hab-
its. For your safety and the
safety of others, do not over-
load the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use
extreme care and drive the
vehicle in accordance with the
trailer's characteristics and
operating conditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply
to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer for further details
before towing, as there are
additional legal requirements
in some countries.
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Tire information
●
Increase the tire inflation pressure to
2
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value
when towing. (P.590)
●
Increase the air pressure of the trailer
tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the val-
ues recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
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Safety checks before towing
●
Check that the maximum load limit for
the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the
coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle.
Also make sure that the total load
exerted on the vehicle is within the
range of the weight limits. (P.298)
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Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
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Supplementary outside rear view mir-
rors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly
seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on
both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of
the road behind.
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When towing a trailer
Disable the following systems, as the
systems may not operate properly.
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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) (P.353)
●
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped) (P.368)
●
Cruise control (if equipped) (P.381)
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PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if
equipped) (P.403)
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped) (P.386)
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Toyota parking assist-sensor
(P.395)
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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) func-
tion (if equipped) (P.386)
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