2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 363

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Follow the load limits shown below. Total load capacity and seating capacity are also described on the tire and loading information label. For location of the tire and loading information label, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" on page 408. Total load capacity: Without third seat 375 kg (825 lb.) With third seat 525 kg (1155 lb.) Total load capacity means combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is included when trailer towing. Seating capacity: Without third seat Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) With third seat Total 7 (Front 2, Rear 5) Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg (150 lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each person, the seating capacity given may exceed the total load capacity. NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load capacity. Towing capacity: 2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine 680 kg (1500 lb.) 3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine Without towing package 907 kg (2000 lb.) With towing package 1588 kg (3500 lb.) Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow. Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the size (weight) and the number of occupants. For details, see "Capacity and distribution" that follows. CAUTION Do not apply the load more than each load limit. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability, which may cause an accident. 335 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)