2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER towing capacity

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
L/C200_U (OM60D97U)
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’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 example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5
 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex ceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, 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. ( P. 232)

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L/C200_U (OM60D97U)
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 414)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 1235 lb. (560 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity: 8500 lb. (3855 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Towing related term
Towing related termMeaning
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When towing
a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the tongue load.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) The maximum allowable gross axle
weight.
The gross axle weight is the load placed
on each axle (front and rear).
GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating) The maximum allowable gross combi-
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer
being towed (including the cargo in the
trailer).
Gross trailer weight The sum of the trailer weight and the
weight of the cargo in the trailer.
Towing capacity The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. Towing capacity is calculated
considering base vehicle with neces-
sary vehicle equipment and occupants.
Additional optional equipment, passen-
gers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce
the towing capacity, gross trailer weight
includes the trailer, cargo and neces-
sary equipment for towing.
Tongue load The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

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When driving
L/C200_U (OM60D97U)
Trailer tongue load
● A recommended tongue load varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● In order to ensure the recommended values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
The trailer cargo load should be di stributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11 %.
(Tongue load / Gross trailer weight  100 = 9 to 11 %)
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (900 kg), it is necessary
to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity.
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lbs. (2268 kg), it is neces-
sary to use a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity.
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, keep your vehicle
level with the ground.
The gross trailer weight and tongue l oad can be measured with plat-
form scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply
company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Gross trailer weight
Tongue load

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CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
● Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR and GAWR can cause an
accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combina-
tion increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may
cause loss of control.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
● Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*:Unladen vehicle
Overall length194.9 in. (4950 mm)
Overall width77.6 in. (1970 mm)
Overall height *74.0 in. (1880 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
TreadFront64.6 in. (1640 mm)
Rear64.4 in. (1635 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1235 lb. (560 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)8500 lb. (3856 kg)

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Alphabetical index
L/C200_U (OM60D97U)
Care
Exterior ................................. 374
Interior .................................. 376
Seat belts ............................. 377
Card holder .............................. 348
Cargo capacity ........................ 225
Cargo net hooks ...................... 364
CD player/changer .................. 277
Center differential lock/unlock switch ................ 201
Chains ...................................... 235
Child-protectors ........................ 44
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 123
Booster seats, installation .... 127
Convertible seats, definition............................. 123
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 127
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 117
Infant seats, definition .......... 123
Infant seats, installation ........ 127
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..... .............. 128
Installing CRS with seat belts............................ 130
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................. 135
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 110
Battery precautions ...... 403, 425
Child-protectors ...................... 44
Child restraint system ........... 123
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 75
Installing child restraints ....... 127
Moon roof precautions............ 90
Power window lock switch ...... 85
Power window precautions..... 87
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 423 Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............76
Seat heater precautions ........360
Cigarette lighter .......................357
Cleaning Exterior ..................................374
Interior ...................................376
Seat belts ..............................377
Clock .........................................353
Condenser ................................397
Console box .............................343
Cool box....................................349
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............501
Cruise control...........................188
Cup holder ................................345
Crawl Control ...........................208
Curtain shield airbags .............102
Customizable features.............533
Daytime running light system ....................................176
Defogger
Rear window .........................268
Dimension.................................508
Dinghy towing ..........................250
Display Crawl Control display ............208
Trip information .....................171
Toyota park assist system display.................................192
Shift position and shift
range...................................158
Warning messages ...............473
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....385
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............338
Wattage .................................517
Door lock Back door ................................48
Side door .................................43C
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L/C200_U (OM60D97U)
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 439
Storage feature.........................341
Storage precautions ................225
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................504
Sun visors.................................351
Sunshade Roof......................................... 89
Switch ECT switch ............................ 157
Driving mode select switch....157
Engine switch ........................151
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Ignition switch........................151
Light switches........................ 174
Power door lock switch ...........43
Power window switch ..............85
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 185
Window lock switch ................. 85
Wipers and washer
switch .......................... 179, 182
Tachometer Tachometer ...........................164
Tail lights Switch.................................... 174
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................97
Engine immobilizer system .....95
Theft prevention labels..............99
Tire inflation pressure ............. 414
Tie-down hooks........................364
Tire information Glossary ................................526
Size ....................................... 523 Tire identification number...... 522
Uniform tire quality grading ... 524
Tires
Chains ................................... 233
Checking ............................... 405
If you have a flat tire.............. 476
Inflation pressure .................. 414
Information ............................ 521
Pressure warning system...... 405
Replacing .............................. 476
Rotating tires ......................... 405
Size ....................................... 516
Snow tires ............................. 233
Spare tire .............................. 476
Tools ......................................... 476
Total load capacity .................. 232
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 250
Emergency towing ................ 453
Trailer towing ........................ 238
Toyota park assist system ...... 192
TRAC ......................................... 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Trailer towing ........................... 238
Trip information display .......... 170
Trip meter ................................. 164
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 439
Switch ................................... 161
Wattage................................. 517
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 352
Wattage................................. 517
Vanity mirrors .......................... 352
Vehicle identification number ................................... 509
Vehicle stability control .......... 212
VSC ........................................... 212
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