Toyota 2006 Highlander Owner's Manual page 334

Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
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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.
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'06 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0508)
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.
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.
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
Without towing package
With towing package
136 kg (300 lb.)
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
Without towing package
With towing package
158 kg (350 lb.)
68 kg (150 lb.)
90 kg (200 lb.)