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.
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:
Checking the battery
Check the battery as follows.
â– Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
â– Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable
and exp ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle
interior
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water.
If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neut ...
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being
followed, consider
each of the following
points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient
fuel in the v ...
