2004 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 305

'04 4Runner_U (L/O 0308) CAUTION D The maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must never exceed the following for vehicle with equipped. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. D According to the hitch receiver type, the maximum gross trailer weight and hitch that can be used differs. Refer to the above illustrations to confirm the hitch receiver type for your vehicle. For weight carrying hitch 2268 kg (5000 lb.) Also for weight distributing hitch 2UZ- FE engine Two- wheel drive models 3311 kg (7300 lb.) Four- wheel drive models 3175 kg (7000 lb.) If towing a trailer and cargo weighing over 2268 kg (5000 lb.), Toyota recommends to use a weight distributing hitch. 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 combination of the gross trailer weight added to the total weight of the vehicle, occupants and vehicle cargo must never exceed a total of the following. For weight carrying hitch 1GR- FE engine 4354 kg (9600 lb.) 2UZ- FE engine 4422 kg (9750 lb.) Also for weight distributing hitch 2UZ- FE engine 5443 kg (12000 lb.) Exceeding the maximum weight of the trailer, the vehicle, or the vehicle and trailer combination, can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries. D Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer- hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries. 305 2004 4RUNNER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM35811U)