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4-1. Before driving
4
Driving
Use the correct trailer ball for
your application.
Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.
Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of the
lock washer and nut by at least 2
threads.
Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole diame-
ter size.
Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped
with the required trailer ball size.
Weight carrying ball position:
43.3 in. (1100 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole posi-
tion: 38.1 in. (969 mm)
■
Matching trailer ball height to
trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer
hookup, the trailer ball setup must
WARNING
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Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-
ferent weight capacities estab-
lished by the hitch manufacturer.
Even though the vehicle may be
physically capable of towing a
higher weight, the operator must
determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch
assembly and never exceed the
maximum weight rating specified
for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the
maximum weight rating set by the
trailer-hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injuries.
NOTICE
■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recom-
mended by your Toyota dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on
the bumper; this may cause body
damage.
Selecting trailer ball (vehi-
cles with towing package)
A
Trailer class
Typical trailer
ball size
IV
2 5/16 in.
II and III
2 in.
I
1 7/8 in.
Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball
B
C
D
A
B
Summary of Contents for RAV 4 2019
Page 7: ...7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
Page 16: ...16 Pictorial index License plate lights P 210 Turn signal lights P 204 If equipped P Q...
Page 24: ...24 Pictorial index...
Page 106: ...106 3 1 Key information Certification for wireless remote control...
Page 168: ...168 3 5 Opening closing the windows and moon roof...
Page 228: ...228 4 5 Using the driving support systems...
Page 374: ...374 4 6 Driving tips...
Page 447: ...447 5 10 Tips for operating the audio visual system 5 Entune audio For vehicles sold in Canada...
Page 448: ...448 5 10 Tips for operating the audio visual system Gracenote...
Page 449: ...449 5 10 Tips for operating the audio visual system 5 Entune audio For U S owners...
Page 494: ...494 5 16 Toyota Entune overview For vehicles sold in the U S A Canada and Puerto Rico...
Page 537: ...537 6 4 Using the other interior features 6 Interior features...
Page 538: ...538 6 4 Using the other interior features...
Page 565: ...565 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance 7 Maintenance and care Rear...
Page 610: ...610 7 3 Do it yourself maintenance...
Page 656: ...656 8 2 Steps to take in an emergency...
Page 694: ...694 9 3 Initialization...
Page 706: ...706 10 1 For owners...
Page 707: ...707 Index What to do if Trouble shooting 708 Alphabetical Index 711...