2011 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 265

2-5. Driving information Towing related term Meaning The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. Towing capacity is calculated considering the base vehicle with necessary vehicle equipment and occupants. Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the towing capacity, gross trailer weight include the trailer, cargo and necessary equipment for towing. The load placed on the trailer hitch ball Towing capacity 2 Tongue load When driving Trailer tongue load l A recommended tongue load varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below. l In order to ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions. The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% of the gross trailer weight, not exceeding the following. 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine Without towing package: 150 lb. (68 kg) With towing package: 350 lb. (150 kg) 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine Without towing package: 200 lb. (90 kg) With towing package: 500 lb. (200 kg) (Tongue load / Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%) If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (900 kg), it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity. 237