Toyota Sienna 2010-2026 Owners Manual: Towing related terms
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
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).
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear).
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
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, 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.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.
Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.
Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
Trailer towing
(with towing package)
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
For y ...
Weight limits
The gross trailer weight must never exceed 3500 lb. (1588 kg).*
The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described below.
2WD models: 8900 lb. (4037 kg)*
AWD models: 89 ...
Other materials:
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when
The BSM main switch is set to on.
The ...
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the sensors mounted in front of and behind the three-way
catalyst (TWC) to monitor its
efficiency. The first sensor, an Air Fuel ratio (A/F) sensor, sends pre-catalyst
A/F ratio information to the
ECM. The second sensor, a heated oxygen sensor (O2S), sends ...
Short in Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step
Circuit
DTC B1185/57 Short in Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step
Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit consists of the center airbag
sensor assembly and the
front passenger airbag assembly.
The circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
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