Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual page 343

The gross vehicle weight must not
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exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on
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.
'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
Total trailer weight Tongue load
the
Tongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight
The trailer cargo load should be
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distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceed the following.
Without towing package
With towing package
158 kg (350 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
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
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should consult with your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch recommended by the
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hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
The hitch must be bolted securely to
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the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
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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
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing
90 kg (200 lb.)
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)
the hitch, seal any
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