Toyota 2012 Highlander Owner's Manual page 220

2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
trailer weight rating and cargo capacity.
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Total load capacity: 1200 lb. (544 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
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Seating capacity: 7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
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Trailer Weight Rating
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
Without towing package: 1500 lb. (680 kg)
With towing package: 3500 lb. (1500 kg)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Without towing package: 2000 lb. (900 kg)
With towing package: 5000 lb. (2000 kg)
Trailer weight rating means the maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
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Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
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Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (→P. 487)
CAUTION
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Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
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