2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER towing capacity

364 Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below. Total load ca-
pacity and seating capacity are also
described on the tire and loading in-
formation label. For location of the tire
and loading information label, see
Checking tire inflat ion pr es s ur e" on
page 441.
Total load capacity:
With 5 occupants:431 kg (950 lb.)
With 7 occupants: 477 kg (1050 lb.)
Total load capacity means com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage. Tongue load is in-
cluded when trailer towing. Seating capacity:
Without third seats:Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
With third seats: Total 7 (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 68 kg
(150 lb.) per person. Depending on
the weight of each person, the seat-
ing capacity given may exceed the
total load capacity.
NOTICE
Even if the number of occu-
pants are within the seating ca-
pacity, do not exceed the total
load capacity.
Towing capacity:For weight carrying hitch2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Also for weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only) Two−wheel drive models3311 kg (7300 lb.)
Four−wheel drive models 3175 kg (7000 lb.)
Towing capacity means the maxi-
mum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that
your vehicle is able to tow.
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Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or de-
crease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For de-
tails, see Capacity and distribution"
that follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.
When stowing cargo and luggage in
the vehicle, observe the following:
 Put cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment when at all
possible. Be sure all items are se-
cured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not
carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment
higher than the seatbacks.
Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
Do not store more than 91 kg
(200 lb.) of cargo and luggage
in the luggage compartment. If
the third seats are occupied,
do not store cargo and luggage
in the luggage compartment.
 Do not place anything on the
flattened seat or it may slide
forward during braking.
 Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats
with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
Cargo and luggage
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Do not place anything on the
luggage cover. Such items may
be thrown about and possibly
injure people in the vehicle
during sudden braking or an
accident. Secure all items in a
safe place.
 Do not drive with objects left
on top of the instrument panel.
They may interfere with the
driver’s field of view. Or they
may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and im-
pair the driver’s control of the
vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occu-
pants.
Cargo capacity depends on the to-
tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) – (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
(1) Locate the statement The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the  XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your ve-
hicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs. (1400–750
(5x150)=650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
For details about trailer towing, see
page 377.
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Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape to
provide enough power for winter starting.
Section 7−3 tells you how to visually in-
spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and
most service stations will be pleased to
check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 437 in Section 7−2 for recom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealerthey will be pleased
to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
P" and block the front wheels. Do not
use the parking brake, or snow or water
accumulated in and around the parking
brake mechanism may freeze, making it
hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.CY30020
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
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CAUTION
The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following for
vehicle with equipped. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
According to the hitch receiver
type, the maximum gross trailer
weight and hitch that can be used
differs. Refer to the above illustra-
tions to confirm the hitch receiver
type for your vehicle.
For weight carrying hitch2268kg(5000lb.)
Also for weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only) Two−wheel drive models 3311kg(7300lb.)
Four−wheel drive models 3175kg(7000lb.)
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 2268 kg (5000 lb.), Toyota
recommends to use a weight dis-
tributing hitch.
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907kg (2000lb.), 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.
For weight carrying hitch4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine
4354kg(9600lb.)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine 4422kg(9750lb.)
Also for weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only) 5443kg(12000lb.)
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.
CY30015
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.

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Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo
weight), kg (lb.):For weight carrying hitch 2268(5000)
Also for weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only)Two−wheel drive models 3311(7300)
Four−wheel drive models
3175(7000)
Dimensions and weights
Overall width mm (in.)
2790(109.8)
Overall height
∗
1mm (in.)
1575(62.0)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.) 1575(62.0)
Rear tread mm (in.)
431(950)
∗7
477(1050)∗8
∗1: Unladen vehicle∗2: Two−wheel drive models∗3: Four−wheel drive models∗4: With roof rails∗5: With rear spoiler∗6: With rear height control air suspension∗7: With 5 occupants∗8: With 7 occupantsOverall length mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
kg (lb.)4805(189.2)
1910(75.2)
1820(71.7)
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2or3,4
1800(70.9)∗2,3,5
1755(69.1)∗2,3
1805(71.1)∗2or3,4,6
1785(70.3)∗2or3,5,6
1740(68.5)∗2or3,6
91(200)∗7
0(0)∗8Luggage compartment load capacity kg (lb.)

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SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
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Steering column
Column lock 162
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Steering switches, Audio remote control 238
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Sun visors 125
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Suspension and chassis 351
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Switch
Back window defogger 142
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Back window wiper and washer 141 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 135
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 130,132
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Ignition 162
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Outside rear view mirror defogger 142
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Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 95
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Windshield wiper and washer 141 . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer 147
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Telescopic steering column 120
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Theft deterrent system 35
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Theft prevention labels 351
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Tie−down hooks 331
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Tilt steering wheel 120
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Tire pressure warning system 197
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Tires
Changing 395
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Checking and replacing 443
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Flat tire 395
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Glossary 357
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Inflation pressure 441,467
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Replacing wheels 447
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Rotating tires 445
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Size 354,467
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Snow tires and chains 446
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Spare 396
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Symbols 352
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 353
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Tissue box holder 325
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Tools 396
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To w i n g
Capacity 364
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Dinghy towing 376
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Emergency towing 408
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Emergency towing eyelet precautions 409
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 405
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Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 410 . . . . . . .
Trailer 377
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Traction control system 175
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Trailer towing 377
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Trash holder 326
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Trip meter 148
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Turn signals 130,132
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368
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Uniform tire quality grading 355
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VSC OFF" warning light 149
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Vanity mirrors 127
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Vehicle identification number 349
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Vehicle stability control system 183 . . . . . . . .
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Warning buzzer 149
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Warning light 149
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 453
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Washing and waxing 415
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 448
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Replacing wheels 447
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Window
Power back window 30
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Windshield wiper and
washer switch 141
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Winter driving tips 375
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Wireless remote control 15,411
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