Toyota 2007 Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual page 223

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PS21504
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.
The load on either the front or rear
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axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
Total trailer weight
SY31001a
Tongue load
Total trailer weight
The trailer cargo load should be
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distributed so that the tongue load
on the is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceeding the maximum
of 32 kg (70 lb.). Never load the
trailer with more weight in the back
than in the front. About 60% of the
trailer load should be in the front
half of the trailer and the remaining
40% in the rear.
HITCHES
Use only a hitch (Toyota genuine hitch
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Tongue load
or equivalent) which is recommended
by the hitch manufacturer and conforms
to the total trailer weight requirement.
Follow the directions supplied by the
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hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch
ball with a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the trail-
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er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
X 100 = 9 to 11%
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal function
of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.
2007 YARIS HATCHBACK from Feb. '07Prod. (OM52754U)
NOTICE
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