2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 377

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Four −wheel drive models Without third seat Without towing package 2994 kg (6600 With towing package 3674 kg (8100 With third seat Without towing package 3128 kg (6895 With towing package 3808 kg (8395 D The gross vehicle weight must not lb.) lb.) exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle. lb.) lb.) D The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label. D Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer −hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries. 349 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)