2009 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 280

2-5. Driving information Towing related term Towing related term Meaning 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 load. The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear). 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). The sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer. The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. Towing capacity is calculated considering base vehicle with necessary vehicle equipment and 150 pound driver. Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the towing capacity, gross trailer weight includes the trailer, cargo and necessary equipment for towing. The load placed on the trailer hitch ball. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) Gross trailer weight Towing capacity Tongue load 246