1998 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 183

name. SIENNA (U) CAUTION Total trailer weight Tongue load D 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. Without towing package 907 kg (2000 lb.) With towing package 1587 kg (3500 lb.) Tongue load Total trailer weight  100 = 9 to 11% (∗ 1) or 15% (∗ 2) D The gross combination weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. Without towing package 3129 kg (6900 lb.) With towing package 3537 kg (7800 lb.) D 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. D The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% for weight carrying hitch (∗ 1) or 15% for weight distributing hitch (∗ 2) of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum load of the following. D 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. 183