Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 297

WARNING
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Do not place cargo or luggage in or
on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear
seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
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Secure all items in the occupant
compartment.
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Load and distribution
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Do not overload your vehicle.
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Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterio-
ration of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious
injury.
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When loading cargo on the roof
luggage carrier (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions:
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Place the cargo so that its weight is
distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
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If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (P.584)
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Before driving, make sure the cargo
is securely fastened on the roof lug-
gage carrier.
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Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of grav-
ity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneu-
vers, otherwise it may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover due to
failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly and result in death or serious
injury.
5-1. Before driving
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If driving for a long distance, on
rough roads, or at high speeds,
stop the vehicle now and then
during the trip to make sure the
cargo remains in its place.
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Do not exceed 80 kg (176.4 lb.)
cargo weight on the roof luggage
carrier.
NOTICE
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When loading cargo on the roof
luggage carrier (if equipped)
Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the panoramic moon roof (if
equipped).
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