2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 323

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) 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. 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. If towing a trailer and cargo weighing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity. The gross combination weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. 2AZ−FE engine Without towing package 3111 kg (6860 lb.) With towing package 3790 kg (8360 lb.) 3MZ−FE engine Without towing package 3338 kg (7360 lb.) With towing package 4015 kg (8860 lb.) CAUTION D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed the following. Exceeding this weight is dangerous. 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.) NOTICE When towing a trailer, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer for further information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc. 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. 323 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)