Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 46

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Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:

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Receptacles containing gasoline

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Aerosol cans

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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.

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Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.

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To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do

not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low,

as close to the floor as possible.

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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 package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• Tray that has no lid

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Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

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Fold-down type rear seat: When you fold down the rear seats, long

items should not be placed directly behind the front seats.

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Fold-down type rear seat: Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged

trunk. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats

with their seat belts properly fastened.

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Capacity and distribution

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

weight rating. 

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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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Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (

→P. 540)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage. 

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Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. 

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Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 

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Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants. 

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Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.

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→P. 459)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity. 

WARNING

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Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering

and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 

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Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home. 

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.