2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

2094-1. Before driving
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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).
■TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will
reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and
GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended
to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
(With brakes)

2104-1. Before driving
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Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.
■Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. (
P. 214)
(Without brakes)

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●The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in
the table. ( P. 212)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. ( P. 212)
● The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated on the Certifi-
cation Label.
● If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distrib-
uting hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
Weight limits

2124-1. Before driving
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Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■GCWR*1 and TWR*1
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
*1: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE Interna-tional per SAE J2807.
*2: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 633)
*3: Without a towing package
*4: With a towing package
Model code*2EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
ASU50L-ARTNKA
2.7L L4
(1AR-FE) engine
FF6010 lb.
(2725 kg)1500 lb.
(680 kg)
GSU50L-ARTNKA
3.5L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine
FF
6660 lb.
(3020 kg)
*32000 lb.
(900 kg)
*3
9690 lb.
(4395 kg)
*45000 lb.
(2000 kg)
*4
GSU50L-ARTMKA
3.5L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine
FF
6720 lb.
(3045 kg)
*32000 lb.
(900 kg)
*3
9740 lb.
(4415 kg)
*45000 lb.
(2000 kg)
*4
GSU50L-ARTGKA
3.5L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine
FF
6760 lb.
(3065 kg)
*32000 lb.
(900 kg)
*3
9780 lb.
(4435 kg)
*45000 lb.
(2000 kg)
*4

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Unbraked TWR*1
1000 lb. (450 kg)
GSU55L-ARTNKA
3.5L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine
AWD
6820 lb.
(3090 kg)
*32000 lb.
(900 kg)
*3
9840 lb.
(4460 kg)
*45000 lb.
(2000 kg)
*4
GSU55L-ARTMKA
3.5L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine
AWD
6880 lb.
(3120 kg)
*32000 lb.
(900 kg)
*3
9900 lb.
(4490 kg)
*45000 lb.
(2000 kg)
*4
GSU55L-ARTGKA
3.5L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine
AWD
6920 lb.
(3135 kg)
*32000 lb.
(900 kg)
*3
9940 lb.
(4505 kg)
*45000 lb.
(2000 kg)
*4
*1: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE Interna-
tional per SAE J2807.
*2: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 633)
*3: Without a towing package
*4: With a towing package
Model code*2EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR

2144-1. Before driving
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●A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front
axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the
front fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust
weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is returned to the
same height as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight
can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk
yard, etc.
Trailer Tongue Weight
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2

2154-1. Before driving
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Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating 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 subs tances into the vehicle.
When removing the hitch cover,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Hitch
Hitch cover

2164-1. Before driving
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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 cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped
with the required trailer ball size.
Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut by at least 2
threads.
Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.
Weight carrying ball position:
49.73 in. (1263.1 mm)
Selecting trailer ball
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2
Trailer classTypical trailer ball size
IV2 5/16 in.
II and III2 in.
I1 7/8 in.
Position for towing hitch ball
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