Trailer Towing - Toyota 2003 Tundra Owner's 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 your safe-
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.
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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.
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
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The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.
5VZ–FE engine
Two–wheel drive models
Standard cab models
2358 kg (5200 lb.)
Access cab models
2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Four–wheel drive models
2268 kg (5000 lb.)
2UZ–FE engine
Two–wheel drive models
Without towing package
2494 kg (5500 lb.)
With towing package
3311 kg (7300 lb.)
Four–wheel drive models
Standard cab models
Without towing package
2450 kg (5600 lb.)
With towing package
3357 kg (7400 lb.)
Access cab models
Without towing package
2404 kg (5300 lb.)
With towing package
3221 kg (7100 lb.)
2003 TUNDRA from Jan. '03 Prod. (OM34421U)