Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 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:
Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control
Description
Refer to dtc p0115 (see page es-105).
Monitor description
The resistance of the ect sensor varies in proportion to the actual ect. The
ect supplies a constant
voltage to the sensor and monitors the signal output voltage of the sensor. The
signal voltage output
varies acc ...
Intake air temperature sensor gradient too high
Description
The intake air temperature (iat) sensor, mounted on the mass air flow (maf)
meter, monitors the iat.
The iat sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according
to the temperature of the
intake air. When the iat is low, the resistance of the thermist ...
Lost communication with front passenger side - side airbag sensor assembly
Description
The side airbag sensor rh consists of parts including the diagnostic circuit
and the lateral deceleration
sensor.
When the center airbag sensor receives signals from the lateral deceleration
sensor, it determines
whether or not the srs should be activated.
Dtc b1627/82 i ...
