Trailer Towing - Toyota 2007 Highlander User 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.
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.
'07 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0608)
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
CAUTION
your
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The total trailer
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed the following. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
local
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
Without towing package
680 kg (1500 lb.)
With towing package
1360 kg (3000 lb.)
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
Without towing package
907 kg (2000 lb.)
With towing package
1585 kg (3500 lb.)
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
gross combination weight (sum of
your vehicle weight plus its load
and the total trailer weight) must
not exceed the following.
weight (trailer
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
Without towing package
With towing package
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
Without towing package
With towing package
2007 HIGHLANDER from July '06 Prod. (OM48682U)
3111 kg (6860 lb.)
3790 kg (8360 lb.)
3338 kg (7360 lb.)
4015 kg (8860 lb.)
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