Toyota 2002 Sequoia Owner's Manual page 241

Total trailer weight Tongue load
Tongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight
02_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0108)
CAUTION
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 exceeding the maximum
load of the following. 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 re-
maining 40% in the rear.
Weight carrying hitch or distribut-
ing hitch
Two−wheel drive models
281 kg (620 lb.)
Four−wheel drive models
295 kg (650 lb.)
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.
2002 MY SEQUOIA_U (OM34418U)
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 the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
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.
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