2003 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 209

'03 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0208) 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. We recommend you use a weight distributing hitch when towing to keep your vehicle level with the ground. 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 highway weighing stations, building supply companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc. 2UZ-FE engine Two-wheel drive models Without towing package 2494 kg (5500 lb.) With towing package 3311 kg (7300 lb.) Four-wheel drive models Standard cab models Without towing package 2450 kg (5600 lb.) With towing package 3357 kg (7400 lb.) Access cab models Without towing package 2404 kg (5300 lb.) With towing package 3221 kg (7100 lb.) CAUTION D The maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must never exceed the following. 5VZ-FE engine Two-wheel drive models Standard cab models 2358 kg (5200 lb.) Access cab models 2268 kg (5000 lb.) Four-wheel drive models 2268 kg (5000 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. 2003 MY TUNDRA (OM34419U) 209