Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, twr (trailer weight rating) and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
Seating capacity: 7 or 8 occupants (front 2, rear 5 or 6)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 Kg) per person.
Twr (trailer weight rating):
Twr means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
 Warning
Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. |
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight)
When 2 people with the combined weight of a lb. (Kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle c ...
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
For y ...
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
Boot clamps are not loose.
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT STEERING ...
