Trailer Towing; Weight Limits - Toyota 2000 Tundra Owner's Manual

Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
"P" (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the front wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
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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 your safe-
freeze,
ty and the safety of others, you must not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Ask your
local Toyota dealer for further details be-
fore towing.
We recommend you use a weight distribut-
ing hitch when towing to keep your ve-
hicle level with the ground.
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.
TUNDRA (34413U)
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at highway weighing stations, build-
ing supply companies, trucking companies,
junk yards, etc.
CAUTION
The maximum gross trailer weight
D
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.
Standard cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engine
Manual transmission
2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Automatic transmission
2358 kg (5200 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models
Manual transmission
2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade
2222 kg (4900 lb.)
Limited grade
2154 kg (4750 lb.)