Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 436

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Total trailer weight Drawbar load
When towing a trailer, observe the follow-
ing:
The total trailer weight (trailer weight
D
plus its cargo load) is within the towing
capacity.
When towing a trailer, use a friction
D
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway con-
trol device).
The trailer cargo load should be distrib-
D
uted so that the drawbar load is more
than 25 kg (55.1 lb.) and more than
4% of the towing capacity. However,
the drawbar load must not exceed the
weight specified on page 549 in Sec-
tion 8.
Vehicle category M1 models
The sum weight of the total curb mass,
D
driver, passengers, luggage, towing
hitch and drawbar load must not ex-
ceed gross vehicle mass by more than
100 kg (220.5 lb.).
The load on the rear axle must not
D
exceed the maximum permissible rear
axle capacity by more than 15%.
Vehicle category N1 models
The sum weight of the total curb mass,
D
driver, passengers, cargo, towing hitch
and drawbar load must not exceed
gross vehicle mass.
The load on the rear axle must not
D
exceed the maximum permissible rear
axle capacity.
RAV4_EE
Manufacturer's label
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
Type A
Manufacturer's label
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
Type B
*
—
Towing capacity has been tested at sea−
level. If you have to go to a high moun-
tain area, keep in mind that the engine
power and towing capacity will decrease.
*
: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask
any authorized Toyota dealer or repair-
er, or
equipped professional.
*
—
Gross vehicle mass
Gross vehicle mass
another duly qualified
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