- Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Vehicles without towing package
Vehicles with towing package
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities.
Toyota recommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
WARNING
â– Hitch
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 death or serious personal injuries.
NOTICE
â– When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
Selecting trailer ball (vehicles with towing package)
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
â– Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
Connecting trailer lights
Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle's lights.
Please take care to comply with your state's laws when installing trailer lights.
NOTICE
â– Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights.
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction.
Operation check
Inspect driver side seat belt warning light
Turn the ignition switch on.
When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check that
the driver seat belt warning light on the combination
meter blinks.
When the driver seat belt is fastened, check that the
driver seat belt warning light o ...
Installation
Install fan and generator v belt
Using sst and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the vribbed
belt tensioner arm clockwise, then install the
fan and generator v belt.
Sst 09216-42010
Notice:
Be sure to connect sst and the tools so that
they are in line during use.
When retracti ...
Bluetooth®
When using the bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
If the portable audio player is turned off
If the portable audio player is not connected
If the portable audio player’s battery is low
There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection i ...