Toyota 4Runner 1997, Руководство по эксплуатации

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The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight,
not exceeding the maximum of the
following. Never load the trailer
with more weight in the back than
in the front. About 60 % of the trailer
load should be in the front half of
the trailer and the remaining 40 % in
the rear.
3RZ-FE engine
158 kg (350 lb.)
5VZ-FE engine
226 kg (500 lb.)
HITCHES
Use only a weight carrying hitch de-
signed for the total trailer weight. Toyo-
ta does not recommend using a weight
distribution (load equalizing) hitch.
The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the
hitch
when not towing to prevent injury
and/or damage due to the hitch in
event of a rear end collision. After re-
moval of the hitch, seal the installation
area to prevent entry of exhaust fumes
and mud.
Do not use an axle-mounting hitch
as it may cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels
and/ or tires.
NOTICE
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial reg-
ulations.
A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping
to the ground in case it becomes
damaged or separated. For correct
safety chain procedures, follow the
hitch or trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations.
CAUTION
!
If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling
unit or hitch ball, there is danger of
the trailer wandering over into
another lane.