Toyota SEQUOIA 2003 Manual page 311

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The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on
Certification Label. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the sum of weights of
the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
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The load on either the front or rear
axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301)
Total trailer weight Tongue load
the
Tongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight
CAUTION
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The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceeding the maximum
load of the following. Never load
the trailer with more weight in the
back than in the front. About 60%
of the trailer load should be in the
front half of the trailer and the re-
maining 40% in the rear.
Weight carrying hitch or distribut-
ing hitch
Two−wheel drive models
281 kg (620 lb.)
Four−wheel drive models
295 kg (650 lb.)
HITCHES
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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
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Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. '03 Prod. (OM34422U)
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