2021 TOYOTA RAV4 towing capacity

1784-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load
capacity) - (Total weight of occu-
pants)
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 passen-
gers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, 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 may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
( P.180)
WARNING
●Secure all items in the occupant
compartment.
●When you fold down the rear
seats, long items should not be
placed directly behind the front
seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats
with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer death
or serious bodily injury, in the
event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident.
Capacity and distribution
WARNING
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum
axle weight rating or the total
vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occu-
pant’ weight and the cargo load
is less than the total load capac-
ity, do not apply the load
unevenly. Improper loading may
cause deterioration of steering
or braking control which may
cause death or serious injury.

1874-1. Before driving
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Driving
If the gross trailer weight is
over the unbraked TWR,
trailer service brakes are
required.
 Vehicles with towing package:
If the gross trailer weight is
over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway
control device with sufficient
capacity is required.
Confirm that the gross trailer
weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and tongue
weight are all within the limits.
■GCWR*
Without towing package
Vehicles without Dynamic
Torque Vectoring AWD system:
6110 lb. (2770 kg)
Vehicles with Dynamic Torque
Vectoring AWD system: 6205 lb.
(2815 kg)
With towing package
8205 lb. (3725 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehi- cle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
■TWR*
Without towing package
1500 lb. (680 kg)
With towing package
3500 lb. (1590 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehi- cle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
■Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (450 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehi-cle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
 A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or
towing as described below.
 To ensure the recommended
values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following
instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be
distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer
weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Vehicles without towing pack-
age
Gross trailer weight
GCWR, TWR and
Unbraked TWR
Trailer Tongue Weight
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6779-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
*4: Vehicles without towing package
*5: Vehicles with towing package
■Vehicle identification num-
ber
The vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) is the legal identifier
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for
your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your
vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
On some models, this number is also stamped under the right-
hand front seat.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.
Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants +
luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating (Trailer weight
+ cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)*4
3500 lb. (1590 kg)*5
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle identification

742Alphabetical Index
switch ................................. 253
VSC OFF switch................... 365
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield defogger switch ......................... 517, 524
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................. 218
T
Tachometer ......................... 82, 85
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 619
Talking on the Bluetooth
®
hands-free system ............... 480 Call screen operation ........... 480
Incoming call waiting ............ 482
Sending tones ...................... 481
Transmit volume setting ....... 481
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 73
Engine immobilizer system .... 70
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 682
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 592
Warning light ........................ 644
Tire information ...................... 690 Glossary ............................... 694
Size ...................................... 692
Tire identification number ..... 691
Tire section names ............... 692
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 592
Initializing ............................. 598
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 597
Registering ID codes ............ 601
Warning light ........................ 644
Tires ......................................... 589 Chains .................................. 373 Checking ..............................589
Glossary ...............................694
If you have a flat tire .............653
Inflation pressure
..................604
Information ......... ..................690
Replacing .............................653
Rotating tires ........................591
Size ......................................682
Snow tires.............................371
Spare tire ..............................653
Tire identification number .....691
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................592
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................592
Uniform Tire Qua lity Grading 693
Warning light ........................644
Tools ........................................654
Top tether strap ........................61
Total load capacity .........177, 180
Touch screen ..........................386 Touch screen gestures .........386
Touch screen operation........387
Towing Dinghy towing .......................193
Emergency towing ................634
Towing eyelet ...............634, 654
Trailer sway control ..............364
Trailer towing ........................181
Toyota Apps ............................510 Entering keyword ..................512
Toyota Apps button (Setup screen) ...................................384
Toyota Apps setting s .............514
Toyota parking assist monitor ...............................................304Distance guide line display mode ...........................................309
Driving precautions ...............304
Estimated course line display mode ..................................307
Parking assist guide line display