2004 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 315

Finish '04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308) 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. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details before towing. 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 D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed the following. Exceeding this weight is dangerous. 2AZ−FE engine 1360 kg (3000 lb.) 3MZ−FE engine 1585 kg (3500 lb.) 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. NOTICE When towing a trailer, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer for further information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc. 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. 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 gross combination weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. 2AZ−FE engine 3790 kg (8360 lb.) 3MZ−FE engine 4015 kg (8860 lb.) 315 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM48478U)