Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Towing related terms
- Gcwr (gross combination weight rating)
The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).
- Gvwr (gross vehicle weight rating)
The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.
- Gawr (gross axle weight rating)
The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear).
- Twr (trailer weight rating)
The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer.
Twr is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger, hitch and hitch systems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed gcwr, gvwr and gawr.
- Unbraked twr (unbraked trailer weight rating)
The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.
- Tongue weight
The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
For y ...
Weight limits
The gross trailer weight must never exceed 1500 lb. (680 Kg).
The gross combination weight must never exceed the gcwr
described below.
2Wd models: 5985 lb. (2715 Kg)
awd models: 6100 lb. ...
Other materials:
Power seat switch
Inspection
Inspect front power seat switch
Measure the resistance between the terminals when
each switch is operated.
Standard resistance
Slide switch
Front vertical switch
Lifter switch
Reclining switch
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch. ...
Audio settings
Settings are available for adjusting the radio operation, cover
art, etc.
Screen for audio settings
Press the “setup” button.
Select “audio” on the “setup” screen.
Number of radio presets
select the number of radio
preset stations.
Display cover art on/off
Auto ...
Communication malfunction no. 1
Description
This dtc is output when a communication error occurs between the transponder
key amplifier and
transponder key ecu. Some possible reasons for the communication error are: 1) 2
or more ignition keys
are positioned too close together, or 2) noise is occurring in the communicatio ...