2001 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 200

'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106) Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger −and−load carrying vehicle. Towing 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 your 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 local Toyota dealer for further details before towing. WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make sure the total trailer 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 can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. CAUTION D 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.) D 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.) NOTICE When towing a trailer, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer for further information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc. 200 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U)