2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA towing

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When driving
(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.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of B lb. (kg), the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B lb. (kg)  A lb. (kg) = C lb. (kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available carg o and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg)  D lb. (kg) = E lb. (kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in th e number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 520)
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: ( P. 605)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity:
With separated type second seat—
7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
With bench type second seat—
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: ( P. 250, 605)
Towing capacity 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.

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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
UPK60L-GKTSKA
4.6L V8
(1UR-FE) engine
2WD 12500 lb. (5665 kg)
*26800 lb. (3080 kg)*2
13000 lb. (5895 kg)*37300 lb. (3310 kg)*3
UPK60L-GKTLKA12500 lb. (5665 kg)*26700 lb. (3035 kg)*2
13000 lb. (5895 kg)*37200 lb. (3265 kg)*3
UPK65L-GKTSKA
4WD12500 lb. (5665 kg)
*26500 lb. (2945 kg)*2
13000 lb. (5895kg)*37000 lb. (3175 kg)*3
UPK65L-GKTLKA12500 lb. (5665 kg)*26400 lb. (2900 kg)*2
13000 lb. (5895 kg)*36900 lb. (3125 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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When driving
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 606)
*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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When driving
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.