2004 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 554

'04 Rav4_U (L/O 0403) Two- wheel drive models- With automatic transmission 251 kg - 176 kg = 75 kg. (553 lb. - 388 lb. = 165 lb.) With manual transmission 281 kg - 176 kg = 105 kg. (619 lb. - 388 lb. = 231 lb.) As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced. In other words, if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. For details about total load capacity, see "Vehicle load limits" on page 219. CAUTION 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. That may cause not only damage to the tire but also deterioration to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident. Weight of the Cargo capacity removed second seat SEATING CONFIGURATION VARIATION In case of removing the rear seats, it is possible to load as much cargo as the weight of the removed seats. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants) + (Weight of the removed rear seats) Rear seat weight: Each seat 17 kg (37.5 lb.) 222 2004 RAV4 from Mar. '04 Prod. (OM42568U)