Trailer Towing - Toyota 2001 HIGHLANDER Owner's Manual

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger–and–load carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For
safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes. Ask your
Toyota dealer for further details before
towing.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-
formation on additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.
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'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
your
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
local
2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U)
CAUTION
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The total trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed the following. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
Vehicles with 2AZ–FE engine
1360 kg (3000 lb.)
Vehicles with 1MZ–FE engine
1585 kg (3500 lb.)
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The gross combination weight (sum
of your vehicle weight plus its load
and the total trailer weight) must
not exceed the following.
Vehicles with 2AZ–FE engine
3845 kg (8485 lb.)
Vehicles with 1MZ–FE engine
3620 kg (7985 lb.)