2013 TOYOTA RAV4 load capacity

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RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
8-1. Specifications
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

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RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
8-1. Specifications
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

619Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 355
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 445
VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 229
Tachometer ................................ 87
Tail lights .................................. 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 487
Wattage ................................ 562
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*.............. 355
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Theft prevention labels ............. 79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 561
Maintenance data ................. 561
Warning light ......................... 508
Tire information ....................... 566 Glossary................................ 573
Size ....................................... 569
Tire identification number ..... 568
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 571
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 445Function ................................ 445
Initializing .............................. 445
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 445
Registering ID codes ............ 447
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 445
Warning light ......................... 508 Tires .......................................... 443
Chains .................................. 276
Checking............................... 443
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
Inflation pressure .................. 561
Information............................ 566
Replacing.............................. 519
Rotating tires ........................ 444
Size....................................... 561
Snow tires ............................. 279
Spare tire .............................. 519
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 445
Warning light......................... 508
Tools ......................................... 520
Top tether strap ......................... 71
Total load capacity .................. 552
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 196
Emergency towing ................ 495
Towing eyelet ....................... 496
Trailer towing ........................ 181
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 260
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 207
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
Selecting the driving mode ... 209
Trip information ......................... 90
Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights .................... 214 Replacing light bulbs................... 482, 486, 489
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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USB port ................................... 335
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 281
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 395Vanity lights .......................... 395
Wattage ................................ 562
Vanity mirrors .......................... 395
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 553
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 260
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 260
Warning buzzers ...................... 503 Brake system ....... ................. 503
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 511
Open back door .................... 507
Open door ............................. 507
Open moon roof .................... 161
Seat belt remainder .............. 507
Warning lights.......................... 503 ABS....................................... 504
Automatic High Beam ........... 505
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 505
Brake system ....... ................. 503
Charging system ................... 504
Electric power steering ......... 505 Low engine oil pressure........ 504
Low fuel level ........................ 507
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 504
Open door............................. 507
Seat belt reminder light......... 507
Slip indicator ......................... 505
SRS ...................................... 504
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 442
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 552
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 552
Wheels ...................................... 457 Replacing wheels ................. 457
Size....................................... 561
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger.......... 305
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 307
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
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