owners manual Toyota RAV4

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 ’02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108) HITCHES BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Never tow a trailer without using a
Use only a weight carrying hitc
hToyota recommends trailers with brakessafety chain securely attached to designed for the total trailer weight.that conform to any applicable federalboth the trailer and the vehicle. If Toyota does not recommend using a and state/provincial regulations.damage occurs to the coupling unit weight distribution (load equalizing)
A safety chain must always be usedor hitch ball, there is danger of the hitch. between the towing vehicle and thetrailer wandering over into another
The hitch must be bolted securely totrailer. Leave sufficient slack in thelane. the vehicle frame and installed accord-chain for turns. The chain should cross ing to the hitch manufacturer’s instruc-under the trailer tongue to prevent theTIRES tions. tongue from dropping to the ground in
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are
The hitch ball should have a light coatcase it becomes damaged or sepa-properly inflated. See page 231 Section of grease. rated. For correct safety chain proce-7–2 for instructions.
Toyota recommends that the trailerdures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer’s recommendations. hitch be removed when not towing to
The trailer tires should be inflated to prevent injury and/or damage by the the pressure recommended by the trail- hitch in event of a rear end collision. CAUTION er manufacturer in respect to the total After removing the hitch, the installa- trailer weight. tion area should be sealed to prevent
If the total trailer weight exceedsTRAILER LIGHTS entry of exhaust fumes and mud. 272 kg (600 lb.), trailer brakes are
Trailer lights must comply with federal, required. NOTICE
Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-state/provincial and local regulations. draulic system as it would lower itsSee your local recreational vehicle Do not use an axle–mounting hitch asbraking effectiveness. dealer or rental agency for the correct it may cause damage to the axle type of wiring and relays for your trail- housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ er. Check for correct operation of the or tires. turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam- age your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights. 178 2002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U)





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