2006 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 315

'06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) -Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit- (1) Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. (3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5x150)=650 lbs.) (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. For details about trailer towing, see page 311. Cargo capacity Total load capacity Example on Your Vehicle In case that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle, the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows: Without third seat Total load capacity: 375 kg (825 lb.) 375 kg - 166 kg = 209 kg. (825 lb. - 366 lb. = 459 lb.) With third seat Total load capacity: 525 kg (1155 lb.) 525 kg - 166 kg = 359 kg. (1155 lb. - 366 lb. = 789 lb.) 302 2005 RAV4 from Jan. '06 Prod. (OM42620U)