Toyota Tacoma 2001, Operating Manual

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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
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2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
CAUTION
The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.
Two–wheel drive models except
Pre Runner
2RZ–FE and 5VZ–FE engines
1587 kg (3500 lb.)
Four–wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
3RZ–FE engine
1587 kg (3500 lb.)
5VZ–FE engine
2265 kg (5000 lb.)
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
combination of the gross trailer
weight added to the total weight of
the vehicle, occupants and vehicle
cargo must never exceed a total of
the following.
Two–wheel drive models except Pre
Runner
2RZ–FE engine
3035 kg (6700 lb.)
5VZ–FE engine
3080 kg (6800 lb.)
Four–wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
3RZ–FE engine
3355 kg (7400 lb.)
5VZ–FE engine
4080 kg (9000 lb.)
Exceeding the maximum weight of
the trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-
hicle and trailer combination, can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.
Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer–hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.