Towing Related Terms; Gcwr (Gross Combination Weight Rating); Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating); Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - Lexus RX 450H Owner's Manual

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Towing related terms

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

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The maximum allowable gross com-
bination weight. The gross combina-
tion weight is the sum of the total
vehicle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional equip-
ment installed on the vehicle) and
the weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the trailer).

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

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The maximum allowable gross vehi-
cle weight. The gross vehicle weight
is the total weight of the vehicle.
When towing a trailer, it is the sum of
the vehicle weight (including the
occupants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehicle)
and the tongue weight.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

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The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the
load placed on each axle (front and
rear).
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Front GAWR
Rear GAWR