Toyota 2009 Tundra, Manual

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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 approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).
CAUTION
n Trailer towing precautions
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.
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
n Weight limit precautions
l The gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity. (
→
P. 251)
l The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR. (
→
P. 251)
l Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR or GAWR can cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injuries.
l The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated the Certifi-
cation Label.
l The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated the Certification Label.