Toyota Corolla Cross: 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).
- Front GAWR
- Rear GAWR
■ 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 (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.
- With brakes
■ Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.
- Without brakes
■ Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
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Weight limits
The gross trailer weight must
never exceed 1500 lb. (680
kg).
The gross combination weight
must never exceed the following:
2WD models: 5790 lb. (2625 kg)
AWD models: 5955 lb. (2700 kg)
Trailer Tongue Weight
A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or towing as described below.
To ensure the recommended
values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by
referring
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have
different weight capacities. Toyota
recommends the use of Toyota
hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
If you wish to install a trail
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Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
DTC
The rack and pinion power steering gear assembly stores a DTC when it detects
a malfunction in the ECU and power steering system circuit.
CHECK DLC3
(a) Check the DLC3.
Click here
CHECK WARNING LIGHT
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the EPS warning
Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT TRANSMITTER BATTERY
(a) Inspect the operation of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
(1) Remove the transmitter battery from the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
HINT: Click here (2) Install a new or known good transmitter battery.
HINT: Cli
