1997 Toyota Celica Owners Manual - Page 137

! CAUTION S The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed the following: 7A-FE engine 680 kg (1500 lb.) 5S-FE engine 907 kg (2000 lb.) Exceeding this weight is dangerous. S 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 weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment 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. S 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 of the following: 7A-FE engine 68 kg (150 lb.) 5S-FE engine 90 kg (200 lb.) S 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 remaining 40% in the rear. HITCHES S Use only a hitch which is recommended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight requirment. S Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer and bolt the hitch securely to the rear bumper. Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease. S Toyota recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc. 131