Trailer Towing; Weight Limits - Toyota corolla 1996 Manual

Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the ve-
hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag
of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jump-
er cables, etc.
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Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a pas-
senger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer
will have an adverse effect on handling,
performance, braking, durability and driv-
ing economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your
safety and satisfaction depend on the
proper use of correct equipment and cau-
tious driving habits. For your safety and the
safety of others, you must not overload
your vehicle or trailer. T oyota warranties do
not apply to damage or malfunction caused
by towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses. Ask your local Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details before towing.

WEIGHT LIMITS

Before towing, make sure the total trailer
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all with-
in the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station,
building supply company, trucking com-
pany, junk yard, etc.
CAUTION
!
S The total trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). Ex-
ceeding this weight is dangerous.
CAUTION
!
S The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the
Certification Label. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver,
passengers, luggage, hitch and
trailer tongue load. It also includes
the weight of any special equip-
ment installed on your vehicle.
S 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.