Toyota 2005 Land Cruiser Owner's Manual page 255

CAUTION
The maximum gross trailer weight
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(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed
(6500 lb.). If towing a trailer and
cargo weighing over
(2000 lb.), it is necessary to use a
sway control device with sufficient
capacity. The combination of the
gross trailer weight added to the
total weight of the vehicle, occu-
pants and vehicle cargo must never
exceed a total of
(12400 lb.). Exceeding the maximum
weight of the trailer, the vehicle, or
the vehicle and trailer combination,
can cause an accident resulting in
serious personal injuries.
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Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
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ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
2948 kg ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
907 kg mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
5625 kg ous personal injuries.
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The gross vehicle weight must not
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exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated
Certification Label. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
on the