2015 TOYOTA RAV4 towing capacity

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4-1. Before driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)  (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. 180)
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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5-5. Using the storage features
CAUTION
■When installing/stowing the rear cargo net
Make sure that the rear cargo net is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
■ Caution for the rear cargo net
● To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not
place anything on the net higher than the rear seatbacks. Otherwise, such
items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during
sudden braking or an accident.
● Do not allow children to climb on the cargo net. Climbing on the cargo net
could result in damage to the cargo net, possibly causing death or serious
injury to the child.
NOTICE
■Rear cargo net weight capacity
Do not place anything heavier than 22.1 lb. (10 kg) on the cargo net.

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
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.