Toyota RAV 4 2019 Manual page 184

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
● Never tap into your vehicle's
hydraulic system, as this will
lower the vehicle's braking
effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using
a safety chain securely attached
to both the trailer and the vehi-
cle. If damage occurs to the
coupling unit or hitch ball, there
is danger of the trailer wander-
ing into another lane.
Towing related terms
GCWR (Gross Combination
■
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the
trailer).
Vehicles without towing pack-

age
Vehicles with towing package

GVWR (Gross Vehicle
■
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a
trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.
Vehicles without towing pack-

age