Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 437

CAUTION
The total trailer weight must not
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exceed the towing capacity speci-
fied on page 549 in Section 8. Ex-
ceeding this weight is dangerous.
Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
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ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.
Vehicle category M1 models
The sum weight of the total curb
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mass, driver, passengers, luggage,
towing hitch and drawbar load must
not exceed the gross vehicle mass
by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.).
Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
The gross vehicle mass is also
listed on the manufacturer's label.
The load on the rear axle must not
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exceed the maximum permissible
rear axle capacity by more than
15%. Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous. The maximum permissible
rear axle capacity is also listed on
the manufacturer's label.
If either the gross vehicle mass
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and/or maximum permissible rear
axle capacity is exceeded, do not
drive at a speed more than 100
km/h (62 mph) or the local legal
maximum speed for trailer towing,
whichever is lower.
RAV4_EE
STARTING AND DRIVING
Vehicle category N1 models
The sum weight of the total curb
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mass, driver, passengers, cargo,
towing hitch, and
must not exceed the gross vehicle
mass. Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous.
The load on the rear axle must not
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exceed the maximum permissible
rear axle capacity. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
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: To distinguish the vehicle catego-
ry, ask any authorized Toyota deal-
er or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped profession-
al.
TOWING HITCH BRACKETS
Toyota recommends using a Toyota genu-
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ine hitch and bracket. Another hitch and
bracket of matching quality can also be
used.
Installation
brackets and towing hitch ball overhang:
427
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drawbar load
positions for towing hitch
Finish