Trailer Towing - Toyota 2009 Tacoma User Manual

2-5. Driving information

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load carrying
vehicle, and thus towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on han-
dling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For
your safety and the safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or
trailer.
We recommend you use a weight distributing hitch when towing to
keep your vehicle level with the ground.
Weight limits
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Confirm that the total trailer weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight, and trailer tongue load
are all within the limits.
Gross vehicle weight
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The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The
gross vehicle weight is the sum of the weights of the unloaded
vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch, and the trailer
tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
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