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Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined 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 t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle.
( P. 183)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
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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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 5 3 4 )
Total load capacity means the co mbined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the max imum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towi ng 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 inform ation label.
( P. 442)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capaci ty,
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, res ulting in an accident.
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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 206
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 86
Theft prevention labels ........... 89
Theft prevention labels ............. 89
Tire inflation pressure ............. 442
Tire information Glossary................................ 553
Size ....................................... 549
Tire identification number ..... 548
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 551
Tires Chains................................... 273
Checking ............................... 433
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 434
Information ............................ 546
Replacing .............................. 502
Rotating tires......................... 433
Size ....................................... 541
Snow tires ............................. 274
Spare tire .............................. 502
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 434, 480
Tools ......................................... 503
Total load capacity .................. 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 185
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 184 Toyota Safety Sense C............ 223
Automatic High Beam ........... 244
Front sensor ......................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 229
TRAC ........................................ 263
Traction control ....................... 263
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 200
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 202
Trip information ....................... 101
Trip meter ................................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
USB memory .................... 282, 309
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 535
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 75
Vehicle stability control .......... 263
VSC ........................................... 263
VSC OFF switch....................... 264
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