2003 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 247

03 SIENNA_U (L/O 0207) Total trailer weight Tongue load Weight carrying hitch Without towing package 90 kg (200 lb.) With towing package 158 kg (350 lb.) Weight distributing hitch With towing package 238 kg (525 lb.) Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. HITCHES D Toyota recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc. Tongue load Total trailer weight 100 = 9 to 11% (∗ 1) or 15% (∗ 2) NOTICE Do not use axle−mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Also, never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so equipped. BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS 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 If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with your Toyota dealer. D Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight requirement. D Toyota D The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed according to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. D The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease. 2003 MY SIENNA (OM45410U) 247