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2-5. Driving information
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Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
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Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle
body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only)
The rear bumper of your vehicle
is equipped with a hole to install
a trailer ball. If you have any
questions, contact your Toyota
dealer.
The gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus cargo weight) when
towing with the bumper must
never exceed the TWR (
→
P. 226,
449) or 3500 lb. (1585 kg) which-
ever is lower.
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