2009 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 240

2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Tra ile r t ow ing 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 fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer. To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a towing kits, etc. Weight limits Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. n Towing capacity For weight carrying hitch 5000 lb. (2268 kg) For weight distributing hitch (4.7 L V8 [2UZ-FE] engine only) 2WD models - 7300 lb. (3311 kg) 4WD models - 7000 lb. (3175 kg) l The gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity described above. 216