2002 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 176

'02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108) Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details before towing. WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. CAUTION D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. Two-wheel drive models 2468 kg (5441 lb.) Four-wheel drive models 2489 kg (5487 lb.) D The gross combination weight (sum NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle. 176 2002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U)