Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include
total load capacity, seating
capacity, trailer weight rat-
ing and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight): P.492
Total load capacity means the
combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
Seating capacity: P.492
Seating capacity means the max-
imum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight
is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-
ing): P.193, 492
TWR means the maximum gross
trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) that your vehicle
is able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occu-
pants.
Total load capacity and seating
■
capacity
These details are also described on
the tire and loading information
label. (P.423)
HIGHLANDER_U
4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle
■
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to
the tires, but also degrade steer-
ing and braking ability, resulting in
an accident.
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