2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID towing capacity

1714-1. Before driving
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Driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capaci ty) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(  P. 174)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1744-1. Before driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 444)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 361)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

501Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Tires .......................................... 354Chains................................... 258
Checking ............................... 354
If you have a flat tire ............. 415
Inflation pressure .................. 451
Information ............................ 456
Replacing .............................. 415
Rotating tires......................... 354
Size ....................................... 451
Snow tires ............................. 259
Spare tire .............................. 415
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 355
Warning light ......................... 407
Tools ......................................... 416
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 176
Emergency towing ................ 400
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 232
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ........................ 73
Traction motor
(electric motor) ........................ 69
Transmission ........................... 185 Driving mode select switch ... 230
Hybrid transmission .............. 185
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 429
S mode ................................. 186 Trip information ......................... 97
Trip meters ................................. 91
Trunk ........................................ 132
Internal trunk release lever ... 133
Luggage security system ...... 133
Smart key system ................. 112
Trunk features ...................... 286
Trunk grip ............................. 132
Trunk light ............................. 133
Trunk opener main switch .... 133
Trunk opener switch ............. 132
Wireless remote control ........ 126
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 133
Wattage ................................ 452
Turn signal lights .................... 188 Replacing light bulbs .... 388, 390
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Wattage ................................ 452
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.