2007 Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual - Page 342

'07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701) 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. D The gross combination weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. 2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine Two−wheel drive models Without third seat 2689 kg (5930 lb.) With third seat 2825 kg (6230 lb.) Four −wheel drive models Without third seat 2737 kg (6035 lb.) With third seat 2887 kg (6365 lb.) 3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine Two−wheel drive models Without third seat Without towing package 3048 kg (6720 With towing package 3729 kg (8220 With third seat Without towing package 3182 kg (7015 With towing package 3862 kg (8515 CAUTION NOTICE When towing a trailer, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer for further information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc. D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed the following. Exceeding this weight is dangerous. 2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine 680 kg (1500 lb.) 3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine Without towing package 907 kg (2000 lb.) With towing package 1588 kg (3500 lb.) If towing a trailer and cargo weighing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity. lb.) lb.) lb.) lb.) 342 2007 RAV4 from Dec. '06 Prod. (OM42662U)