2006 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 326

'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) D The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle. Total trailer weight Tongue load Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. HITCHES Tongue load 100 = 9 to 11% Total trailer weight D Use only D The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label. a weight carrying hitch designed for the total trailer weight. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. the vehicle frame and installed according to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. D The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceed the following. 2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) 68 kg 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine Without towing package 90 kg With towing package 158 kg engine (150 lb.) D The hitch must be bolted securely to D The hitch ball should have a light coat of grease. D Toyota recommends that the trailer (200 lb.) (350 lb.) hitch be removed when not towing to prevent injury and/or damage by the hitch in event of a rear end collision. After removing the hitch, the installation area should be sealed to prevent entry of exhaust fumes and mud. 313 2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)