Toyota Venza manuals

Toyota Venza: Towing related terms

 - GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine


The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).

2GR-FE engine (With towing package)


 - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine


The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

2GR-FE engine (With towing package)


 - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine


The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear).

 ► 2GR-FE engine (With towing package)


 - TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine


The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer.

TWR is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger, towing package (if available), hitch and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.

2GR-FE engine (With towing package): If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.

2GR-FE engine (With towing package)


 - Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)


The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.

 - Tongue Weight

2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine


The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

2GR-FE engine (With towing package)


Trailer towing
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Weight limits
• The gross trailer weight must never exceed TWR described in the table. • The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR described in the table. • The gross vehicle weight must n ...

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