2009 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 232

2-5. Driving information n Maintenance l If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. (See "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) l Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 600 miles (1000 km). CAUTION n To avoid accident or injury l The gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed the following. Without towing package 3500 lb. (1587 kg) With towing package 6500 lb. (2948 kg) l The gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) when towing with the bumper must not exceed 3500 lb. (1587 kg). l If the trailer and cargo weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), use a sway control device with sufficient capacity. l The combination of the gross trailer weight added to the total weight of the vehicle, occupants and vehicle cargo must not exceed a total of the following. 2WD models except PreRunner 7500 lb. (3402 kg) 4WD models and PreRunner 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine: 8000 lb. (3628 kg) 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine: • Without towing package 8100 lb. (3674 kg) • With towing package 11100 lb. (5034 kg) 212