1996 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 150

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. 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 S The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed the following. Exceeding this weight is dangerous. If towing a trailer over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is necessary to use a sway control device with a sufficient capacity. 3RZ-FE engine 1587 kg (3500 lb.) 5VZ-FE engine 2267 kg (5000 lb.) S The gross combination weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. Two-wheel drive models 3RZ-FE engine 3447 kg (7600 lb.) 5VZ-FE engine 3992 kg (8800 lb.) Four-wheel drive models 3RZ-FE engine 3583 kg (7900 lb.) 5VZ-FE engine 4173 kg (9200 lb.) 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. 144