2012 TOYOTA HILUX tow bar

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2-5. Driving information
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
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. Your safety and
satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cau-
tious driving habits. 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 characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and per-
missible draw bar load before towing. (P. 595)
Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable
quality may also be used.

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Important points regarding trailer loads
Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the
trailer load should be within the
maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. (P. 595)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
When the total trailer weight is
over 2000 kg (4409 lb.), a friction
stabilizer (sway control device) is
required.
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that
the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the tow-
ing capacity. Do not let the draw-
bar load exceed the indicated
weight. (P. 595)

240 2-5. Driving information
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Ty p e A
Gross vehicle mass
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
Ty p e B
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, towing
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load must not exceed the gross
vehicle mass. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum
permissible axle capacity. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at sea
level. Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be reduced at
high altitudes.

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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Weights
Single-cab models
Gross
vehicle mass4WD
models
Left-hand drive
vehicles2640 kg (5820 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehicles2730 kg (6019 lb.)
Pre Runner
2640 kg (5820 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacityFront
1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear
1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

596 6-1. Specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Extra-cab models
*1: Models for European countries*3
*2: Models only for Finland*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 40)
Gross
vehicle mass4WD
models
Left-hand drive
vehicles2620 kg (5776 lb.)*1
2705 kg (5964 lb.)*2
Right-hand
drive vehicles3010 kg (6636 lb.)
Pre Runner
2590 kg (5710 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacity
Front
1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear
Left-hand drive
vehicles1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehicles1900 kg (4189 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Double-cab models
Gross
vehicle
mass4WD
models
1KD-FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive
vehicles2730 kg (6019 lb.)
Right-
hand drive
vehicles3080 kg (6790 lb.)
2KD-FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive
vehicles2690 kg (5930 lb.)
Right-
hand drive
vehicles3040 kg (6702 lb.)
Pre Runner
2600 kg (5732 lb.)
Maximum
permissi-
ble axle
capacity
1KD-
FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear 1900 kg (4189 lb.)
2KD-
FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear 1900 kg (4189 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)