2004 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 398

04 SIENNA_U (L/O 0408) Dinghy towing 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. 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 a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. CAUTION D The maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must never exceed the following. Without towing package 907 kg (2000 lb.) With towing package 1587 kg (3500 lb.) 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. Two−wheel drive models Without towing package 3266 kg (7200 lb.) With towing package 3946 kg (8700 lb.) All −wheel drive models Without towing package 3311 kg (7300 lb.) With towing package 3992 kg (8800 lb.) Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle. 398 2004 SIENNA from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM45422U)