towing capacity TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2014 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

1774-1. Before driving
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Driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capaci ty) — (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 lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, 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. ( P. 180)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1804-1. Before driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 452)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 369)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

509Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Tires .......................................... 362Chains................................... 264
Checking ............................... 362
If you have a flat tire ............. 423
Inflation pressure .................. 459
Information ............................ 464
Replacing .............................. 423
Rotating tires......................... 362
Size ....................................... 459
Snow tires ............................. 265
Spare tire .............................. 423
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 363
Warning light ......................... 415
Tools ......................................... 424
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 408
Trailer towing ........................ 181
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 238
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 73
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 69
Transmission ........................... 191
Driving mode select switch ... 236
Hybrid transmission .............. 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 437
S mode ................................. 192 Trip information ......................... 97
Trip meters ................................. 91
Trunk ........................................ 138
Internal trunk release lever ... 139
Luggage security system ...... 139
Smart key system ................. 118
Trunk features ...................... 296
Trunk grip ............................. 138
Trunk light ............................. 139
Trunk opener main switch .... 139
Trunk opener switch ............. 138
Wireless remote control ........ 132
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 139
Wattage ................................ 460
Turn signal lights .................... 194 Replacing light bulbs .... 396, 398
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wattage ................................ 460