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2-5. Driving inform at ion

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load:

● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever

possible.

● Be sure all items are secured in place.

● To maintain vehicle balance while driving, position luggage

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evenly within the luggage compartment.

● For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.

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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 lug-

gage 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 (5150)

= 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. (P. 316)

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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2-5. Driving information

Example based on your vehicle

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity

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When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are

riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 830 lb.

(375 kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity

will be as follows:

825 lb. — 366 lb. = 459 lb. (370 kg —166 kg = 204 kg)

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of

388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be

reduced as follows:

459 lb. — 388 lb. = 71 lb. (204 kg — 176 kg = 28 kg)

As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants

increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount

that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In

other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an

excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus

cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on

your vehicle.

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CAUTION

■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-

ment:

●Receptacles containing gasoline

●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher

than the seatbacks.

Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the

vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the

item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the

pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit

the driver or passengers, causing an accident:

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover (if equipped)

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

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CAUTION

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and

injure someone in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be place

directly behind the front seats.

●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not

designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat

belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer

death or serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or an

accident.

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■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●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. Improper

loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which

may cause death or serious injury.

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