Toyota COROLLA Owner's Manual page 151

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Trailer tongue load
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding 130 kg (286.6
lb.).
(Tongue load / Total trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%)
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with plat-
form scales found at highway weighing stations, building supply
companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc.
Total trailer weight
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Tongue load
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Towing a trailer
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit etc.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established
by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be rated for
towing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer hitch.
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Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. (P. 489)
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommen-
dation.
●All trailer lights work.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
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