2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 312

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Follow the load limits shown below. Total load capacity: Without third seat 390 kg (860 lb.) With third seat 526 kg (1159 lb.) Total load capacity means combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is included when trailer towing. Seating capacity: Without third seat Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) With third seat Total 7 (Front 2, Rear 5) Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg (150 lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each person, the seating capacity given may exceed the total load capacity. NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load capacity. Towing capacity: 2AZ −FE engine Without towing package 680 kg (1500 lb.) With towing package 1360 kg (3000 lb.) 3MZ −FE engine Without towing package 907 kg (2000 lb.) With towing package 1585 kg (3500 lb.) Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow. Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the size (weight) and the number of occupants. For details, see "-Capacity and distribution" on page 314. CAUTION Do not apply the load more than each load limit. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability, which may cause an accident. 312 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)