Vehicle Load Limits; Overloading The Vehicle - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
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Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): →P. 610
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
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Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (except SE grade): →P. 190, 610
TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
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Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
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Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(→P. 514)
WARNING
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Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resulting in an accident.
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