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.
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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:
Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually adjusted.
CONTROLS Climate control
Adjusting the ventilation
General information
The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct
or indirect ventilation.
Open the vents and position them to ensure effective
climate control.
Direct ventilation
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With Parking Assistant: Parking Assistant
Concept
The system supports the driver in the following
situations:
When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
When reverse parking diagonally to the road,
diagonal parking. The system orients itself
with the middle of the parking space during
diagonal parking.
Depending on the e ...
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold the
wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold or switch on the wiper
without a wiper
blade installed.
NOTICE
Folded-away w ...
