Toyota RAV4 (RHD) - MMC, Owner'S Manual

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29 mm (1.1 in.)
35 mm (1.4 in.)
396 mm (15.6 in.)
335 mm (13.2 in.)
373 mm (14.7 in.)
574 mm (22.6 in.)
604 mm (23.8 in.)
1078 mm (42.4 in.)
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious
injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■ Checking connections
between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the
operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after
driving for a brief period as well as
before starting off.
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Practicing driving with a cou-
pled trailer

Get the feel for turning, stopping
and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area
with no or light traffic.

When reversing with a coupled
trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you
and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to
turn it right. Always rotate a little
at a time to prevent steering
error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk
of an accident.
■
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle
distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the
distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent
to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer.
Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the
vehicle may spin out of control. This
is especially true when driving on
wet or slippery road surfaces.
■
Sudden acceleration/steering
input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing
may result in the trailer colliding
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in
advance when approaching turns
and take them slowly and carefully
to avoid sudden braking.
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strength-
ening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not
come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into
contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the sec-
tion concerned and may result in
damage. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts
that will come in contact when attach-
ing a steel bracket.
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