Vehicle Load Limits - Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 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: 1200 lb. (544 kg)
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Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity: Without third seat
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Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Towing capacity: 3500 lb. (1500 kg)
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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.
Total load capacity and seating capacity
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These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (→P. 455)
CAUTION
Overloading the vehicle
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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.
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
With third seat
7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
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