2016 TOYOTA AVALON towing capacity

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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. 157)
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

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Driving
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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 424)
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. 350)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■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.

490Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 171Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 389
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 341Function ................................ 341
Initializing .............................. 341
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 341
Registering ID codes ............ 343
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 342
Warning light ......................... 389
Tires .......................................... 340 Chains................................... 254
Checking ............................... 340
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 395
Rotating tires......................... 340
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 255
Spare tire .............................. 395
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 341
Warning light ......................... 389
Tools ......................................... 396 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 380
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 188
Automatic High Beam ........... 174
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 196
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 248
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 409
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 281
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 290
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 169 Replacing light bulbs .... 368, 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
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