2015 TOYOTA RAV4 load capacity

682
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(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

686
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(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

727Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)
Talk switch*.......................... 483
Telephone switches ...... 365, 457
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 553
VSC OFF switch ................... 273
Window lock switch............... 155
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 229
Tachometer ................................ 85
Tail lights .................................. 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 595
Wattage ................................ 670
Talk switch
*............................. 483
Telephone switches ........ 365, 457
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 669
Maintenance data ................. 669
Warning light ......................... 616
Tire information ....................... 674
Glossary................................ 681
Size ....................................... 677
Tire identification number ..... 676
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 679
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 553
Function ................................ 553
Initializing .............................. 553
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 553
Registering ID codes ............ 555
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 553
Warning light ......................... 616 Tires .......................................... 551
Chains .................................. 287
Checking............................... 551
If you have a flat tire ............. 627
Inflation pressure .................. 669
Information............................ 674
Replacing.............................. 627
Rotating tires ........................ 552
Size....................................... 669
Snow tires ............................. 290
Spare tire .............................. 627
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 553
Warning light......................... 616
Tools ......................................... 628
Top tether strap ......................... 71
Total load capacity .................. 660
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 196
Emergency towing ................ 605
Towing eyelet ....................... 605
Trailer towing ........................ 181
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 271
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 207
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 645
Selecting the driving mode ... 209
Trip information ......................... 88
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights .................... 214 Replacing light bulbs................... 590, 594, 597
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 670
T
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

728Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)
USB port ........................... 345, 391
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 292
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 503Vanity lights .......................... 503
Wattage ................................ 670
Vanity mirrors .......................... 503
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 661
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 271
Voice command system
*....... 483
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 271
Warning buzzers ...................... 611 Brake system ....... ................. 611
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 619
Open back door .................... 615
Open door ............................. 615
Open moon roof .................... 160
Seat belt reminder ................ 615
Warning lights.......................... 611 ABS....................................... 612
Automatic High Beam ........... 613
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 613
Brake system ....... ................. 611
Charging system ................... 612
Electric power steering ......... 613 Low engine oil pressure........ 612
Low fuel level ........................ 615
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 612
Open door............................. 615
Seat belt reminder light......... 615
Slip indicator ......................... 613
SRS ...................................... 612
Tire pressure ........................ 616
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 550
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 287
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 512
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 660
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 660
Wheels ...................................... 565 Replacing wheels ................. 565
Size....................................... 669
Window glasses ...................... 155
Window lock switch ................ 155
Windows................................... 155 Power windows..................... 155
Rear window defogger.......... 316
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 318
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
U
V
W