NOTICE
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When loading cargo (vehicles
with a moon roof or panoramic
moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface
of the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof.
4-1. Before driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passenger carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer will
have an adverse effect on han-
dling, performance, braking,
durability, and fuel consump-
tion. For your safety and the
safety of others, do not over-
load the vehicle or trailer.
Toyota warranties do not apply
to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes.
For towing purposes, Toyota
recommends the use of the fol-
lowing parts:
When towing a caravan trailer
etc., use a distributing hitch.
When the total trailer weight is
greater than the vehicle
weight, use a sway control
device.
Weight
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Weight limits
Confirm that the total trailer weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are
all within the limits.
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Gross vehicle weight
The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the following:
2WD models: 2620 kg (5776.1 lb.)
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