Vehicle Load Limits - Toyota 2009 4runner Owner's Manual

2-5. Driving information

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity:
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Without third seats — 950 lb. (431 kg)
With third seats — 1050 lb. (477 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
Seating capacity:
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Without third seats — 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
With third seats — 7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per per-
son.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capac-
ity, do not exceed the total load capacity.
Towing capacity:
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For weight carrying hitch
5000 lb. (2268 kg)
For weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ-FE] engine only)
2WD models — 7300 lb. (3311 kg)
4WD models — 7000 lb. (3175 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to
tow.
Cargo capacity
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Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.
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