2013 TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS towing capacity

1804-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, gross vehicle mass, maximum
permissible axle capacity, and permissible drawbar load before tow-
ing. (P. 568)
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.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi-
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious 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 con-
ditions.
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.

1814-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
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Driving
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. 568)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
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. 568)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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1824-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers, luggage,
towing hitch, total curb mass
and drawbar load should not
exceed the gross vehicle mass
by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.).
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear
axle should not exceed the max-
imum permissible rear axle
capacity by 15% or more.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
The values for towing capacity
were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note
that engine output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high
altitudes.
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CAUTION
When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle
capacity is exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.

5698-1. Specifications
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles without roof rails
*3: Vehicles with roof rails
*4: Vehicles with 195/65R15 tires
*5: Vehicles with 205/55R16 tires
*6: Vehicles with 215/45R17 tires
*7: Vehicles with 225/45R17 tires
*8: Vehicles with a Multidrive
*9: Vehicles with a manual transmission
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront
1NR-FE, 1ZR-FAE and 1ND-TV
engines
1020 kg (2249 lb.)
1AD-FTV engine
1080 kg (2381 lb.)
Rear 1010 kg (2227 lb.)
Drawbar load
1NR-FE and 1ND-TV engines
55 kg (121 lb.)
1ZR-FAE engine
65 kg (143 lb.)
1AD-FTV engine
72 kg (159 lb.)
Towing capacityWith brake
1NR-FE and 1ND-TV engines
1000 kg (2205 lb.)
1ZR-FAE engine
1300 kg (2867 lb.)
1AD-FTV engine
1500 kg (3308 lb.)
Without brake 450 kg (992 lb.)

613Alphabetical index
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
Towing ...................................... 471
Emergency towing ................ 471
Towing capacity .................... 568
Towing eyelet ........................ 472
Trailer towing ........................ 180
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 270
Trailer towing .......................... 180
Transmission ................... 203, 208
Gear Shift Indicator ............... 209
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 550
M mode ................................. 206
Paddle shift switches ............ 205
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 270
Trip information ................... 92, 97
Trip meters ........................... 92, 97
Turn signal lights ..................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............. 450
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage................................. 585USB port ................................... 338
Vanity lights ............................. 352
Vanity lights .......................... 352
Wattage ................................ 585
Vanity mirrors .......................... 373
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 570
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 270
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 270U
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”