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4-1. Before driving

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load.

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.

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(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. 238)

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

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Calculation formula for your vehicle

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Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight) (P. 652)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in

your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)

of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity

will be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B*²lb. (kg)  A*¹lb. (kg) = C*³lb. (kg)

*¹:A = Weight of people

*²:B = Total load capacity

*³:C = Available cargo and luggage load

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

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

E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg)  D*⁴lb. (kg) = E*⁵lb. (kg)

*⁴:D = Additional weight of people

*⁵:E = Available cargo and luggage load

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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WARNING

■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 prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,

may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or

passengers, possibly causing an accident.

●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.

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

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.

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

• 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

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

■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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