2016 TOYOTA VERSO tow bar

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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 d ealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, for further details before tow-
ing, 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 drawbar load before towing. ( P. 616)
■ 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
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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. 616)
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. 616)

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■ Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
Gross combination vehicle
mass
● Gross vehicle mass
Vehicle category M1 models*
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 dangerous.
Vehicle category N1 models*
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
Vehicle category M1 models*
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
Vehicle category N1 models*
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle capacity. Exceeding this weight is
dangerous.
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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● Gross combination vehicle mass
The sum of the total vehicle weight and the weight of the trailer
being towed.
*: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Installation positions* for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
461 mm (18.1 in.)
461 mm (18.1 in.)
WARNING
■ Vehicle category M1 models*: When the gross vehicle mass or maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity is exceeded
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
● Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended
tire inflation pressure value. ( P. 633)
● Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.

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826 mm (32.5 in.)
497 mm (19.6 in.)
362 mm (14.3 in.)
297 mm (11.7 in.)
355 mm (14.0 in.)1
356 mm (14.0 in.)1, 4
365 mm (14.4 in.)2
369 mm (14.5 in.)2, 4
382 mm (15.0 in.)1,3
14 mm (0.6 in.)
*: Gross vehicle mass and standard tire size1: 205/60R16 tires2: 215/55R17 tires3: Vehicle category N1 models4: For Russia
To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 633)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.

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Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 560, 578)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4440 mm (174.8 in.)
Overall width 1790 mm (70.5 in.)
Overall height *1
205/60R16 tires
Without roof rail
1620 mm (63.8 in.)
1630 mm (64.2 in.) *2
With roof rail
1660 mm (65.4 in.)
1670 mm (65.7 in.) *2
215/55R17 tires
Without roof rail
1630 mm (64.2 in.)
With roof rail
1670 mm (65.7 in.)
Wheelbase 2780 mm (109.4 in.)
TreadFront 1535 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear 1545 mm (60.8 in.)
Gross vehicle mass
1935 kg (4266 lb.) *2, 3, 4
2125 kg (4685 lb.) *3, 4
2060 kg (4542 lb.) *2, 5
2260 kg (4983 lb.) *5
Maximum
permissible axle
capacity
Front 1220 kg (2690 lb.) *3, 4
1260 kg (2778 lb.) *5
Rear 1180 kg (2601 lb.)
Drawbar load 55 kg (121 lb.)
Towing capacityWith brake 1300 kg (2866 lb.)
Without brake 450 kg (992 lb.)
Maximum permissible mass for towing
hitch/bracket 20 kg (44 lb.)

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Vehicle specifications
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■ When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation
pressure, and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
■ When installing a compact spare tire (vehicles with compact spare tire)
Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.