1997 TOYOTA T100 Owners Manual

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The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity zone.
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be over-loaded.!
Cargo weight rating Two-wheel drive models
Normal cab models1-ton models 907 kg (2000 lb.)
1/2-ton models 498 kg (1100 lb.)
Xtra-cab
431 kg (950 lb.) Four-wheel drive models Normal cab models 498 kg (1100 lb.)
Xtra-cab models 431 kg (950 lb.)
ÐCargo weight ratingand proper matching
ÐCenter of gravity location

206When the truck is used to carry a slide-in
camper, the total cargo load of the truck
consists of the manufacturer's camper
weight figure,
the weight of installed addi-
tional camper equipment not included in
the manufacturer's camper weight figure,
the weight of camper cargo and the
weight of passengers in the camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed
the truck's cargo weight rating and the
camper 's center of gravity should fall with-
in the truck's recommended center of
gravity zone when installed.
CAUTION
Be carefulÐoverloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling
problems, and can damage your ve-
hicle and its tires.!
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh on the front and
on the rear wheels separately to deter-
mine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the Gross
Axle Weight Rati ngs (GAWR). The total of
the axle loads should not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GARW and GVWR are indicated on
the Certification Label. See Your T oyota's
identificationº in Part 2 for the Certification
Label location.GAWR
Two-wheel drive models Normal cab modelsFront 1325 kg (2920 lb.) Rear 1-ton models 1796 kg (3960 lb.)
1/2-ton models 1433 kg (3160 lb.)
Xtra-cab models
Front 1325 kg (2920 lb.)
Rear 1433 kg (3160 lb.)
Four-wheel drive models Normal cab models
Front 1225 kg (2700 lb.)
Rear 1402 kg (3090 lb.)
Xtra-cab models Front 1315 kg (2900 lb.)
Rear 1542 kg (3400 lb.)
ÐGross axle and vehicle
weight ratings

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GVWR
Two-wheel drive models
Normal cab models 1-ton models 2721 kg (6000 lb.)
1/2-ton models 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Xtra-cab models 2585 kg (5700 lb.)
Four-wheel drive models Normal cab models 2495 kg (5500 lb.)
Xtra-cab models 2721 kg (6000 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, shift or re- move items to bring all weights below the ratings.

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