Toyota 4Runner: Hitch

Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual / When driving / Driving information / Trailer towing / Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

• If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.

• Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your vehicle.

• Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

• Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.

• Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer.

After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

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