Trailer Towing - Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 Manual

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger−and−load carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For
safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes. Ask your
Toyota dealer for further details before
towing.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-
formation on additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
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'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
CAUTION
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The total trailer weight
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed the following. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
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Without towing package
905 kg (2000 lb.)
With towing package
1588 kg (3500 lb.)
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
gross combination weight (sum of
your vehicle weight plus its load
and the total trailer weight) must
not exceed the following.
Without towing package
3480 kg (7675 lb.)
With towing package
4160 kg (9175 lb.)
(trailer
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Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
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-
ous personal injuries.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)