Toyota RAV4: Example on your vehicle

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1 Cargo capacity

1 Cargo capacity 2 Total load capacity

When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding in your vehicle, the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows:

Without third seat
Total load capacity: 825 lb. (375 kg)
825 lb. - 366 lb. = 459 lb. (375 kg - 166 kg = 209 kg)

With third seat
Total load capacity: 1155 lb. (525 kg)
1155 lb. - 366 lb. = 789 lb. (525 kg - 166 kg = 359 kg)

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as follows:

Without third seat
459 lb. - 388 lb. = 71 lb. (209 kg - 176 kg = 33 kg)

With third seat
789 lb. - 388 lb. = 401 lb. (359 kg - 176 kg = 183 kg)

As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment.

●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident.

• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Luggage cover
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●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 serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

■Roof luggage carrier precautions
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:

●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 102.6 lb. (46.2 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

■Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and rearward them. Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

NOTICE
■When loading luggage (vehicles with moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.

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