2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

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When driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s char acteristics and operating condi-
tions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.

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Weight limitsConfirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTowing capacity
UCK60L-GKASKA
4.7L V8
(2UZ-FE) engine
2WD 12000 lb. (5440 kg)
*26300 lb. (2855 kg)*2
13500 lb. (6120 kg)*37800 lb. (3535 kg)*3
UCK60L-GKALKA12000 lb. (5440 kg)*26200 lb. (2810 kg)*2
13500 lb. (6120 kg)*37700 lb. (3490 kg)*3
UCK65L-GKASKA
4WD12000 lb. (5440 kg)
*26000 lb. (2720 kg)*2
13500 lb. (6120 kg)*37500 lb. (3400 kg)*3
UCK65L-GKALKA12000 lb. (5440 kg)*25600 lb. (2540 kg)*2
13500 lb. (6120 kg)*37100 lb. (3220 kg)*3
USK60L-GKTSKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine
2WD 14000 lb. (6350 kg)
*28300 lb. (3760 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*310000 lb. (4535 kg)*3
USK60L-GKTLKA14000 lb. (6350 kg)*28200 lb. (3715 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*39500 lb. (4305 kg)*3
USK60L-GKTZKA14000 lb. (6350 kg)*28100 lb. (3670 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*39100 lb. (4125 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTSKA
4WD14000 lb. (6350 kg)
*28000 lb. (3625 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*39600 lb. (4350 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTLKA14000 lb. (6350 kg)*27900 lb. (3580 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*39100 lb. (4125 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTZKA14000 lb. (6350 kg)*27800 lb. (3535 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*38800 lb. (3990 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTSGA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine14000 lb. (6350 kg)*28000 lb. (3625 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*39600 lb. (4350 kg)*3

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*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 558)
*2: Without towing package
*3: With towing package
●
The gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity
described in the table above.
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR in the
table above.
●The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated the Certifica-
tion Label.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTowing capacity
USK65L-GKTLGA 5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine
4WD 14000 lb. (6350 kg)
*27900 lb. (3580 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*39100 lb. (4125 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTZGA14000 lb. (6350 kg)*27800 lb. (3535 kg)*2
16000 lb. (7255 kg)*38800 lb. (3990kg)*3

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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 combination 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 weightThe 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
necessary vehicle equipment and 150 pound driver.
Additional optional equipment, passengers and
cargo in the vehicle will reduce the towing capacity,
gross trailer weight includes the trailer, cargo and
necessary equipment for towing.
Tongue loadThe load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

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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% of the gross trailer weight, not exceeding the following.
(Tongue load /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%)
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (907 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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Hitch● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Use only a hitch that c onforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle
body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

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Selecting trailer ball
Use the correct trailer ball for your application. Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.
Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer
coupler. Most couplers are
stamped with the required trailer
ball size.
Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of
the lock washer and nut at least 2
threads.
Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole
diameter size.
Trailer
classTypical trailer ball
size
IV2 5/16 in.
II and III2 in.
I1 7/8 in.

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Connecting trailer lightsUse the wire harness stored in the rear end under body. 4 pin, 7 pin connectors
4 pin connector