2018 TOYOTA AURIS towing capacity

2024-1. Before driving
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Ax le Capacity), and permissible
drawbar load before towing. ( P. 552)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a su itable nature and comparable quality
may also be used.
Vehicles with a towing package
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, an d fuel consumption. Your safety
and satisfaction depend on the pr oper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. Fo r 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 a dditional legal requirements in
some countries.

2034-1. Before driving
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
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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. 552)
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 towing capacity. Do not let the drawbar load
exceed the indicated weight. ( P. 552)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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2044-1. Before driving
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
■Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross combination vehicle
mass
Gross vehicle mass
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
■Gross combination vehicle mass
The sum of the total vehicle weight and the weight of the trailer
being towed can be used to judge whether or not the vehicle can be
used to tow another vehicle.
If the gross combination vehicle mass is greater than the gross
vehicle mass, your vehicle is e quipped with a towing package and
can tow another vehicle. On the other hand, if the gross combina-
tion vehicle mass is the same as the gross vehicle mass, your vehi-
cle is not equipped with a towing package and cannot tow another
vehicle.
■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 dangerous.
■Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear ax le should not exceed the maximum
permissible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted
at sea level. Take note that e ngine output and towing capacity will
be reduced at high altitudes.
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2054-1. Before driving
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
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Driving
WARNING
■When the gross vehicle mass or maximum 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. 560)
● 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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UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
9-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles with 195/65R15 tires
*3: Vehicles with 205/55R16 tires
*4: Vehicles with 225/45R17 tires
*5: Gross vehicle mass is specified on the information tag (manufacturer’s
label). (P. 204)
*6: Vehicles with towing package (P. 201)
Maintenance data (f uel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4330 mm (170.5 in.)
Overall width 1760 mm (69.3 in.)
Overall height*11475 mm (58.1 in.)
Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4 in.)
Tread
Front
1535 mm (60.4 in.)*2
1525 mm (60.0 in.)*3
1515 mm (59.6 in.)*4
Rear
1525 mm (60.0 in.)*2
1515 mm (59.6 in.)*3
1505 mm (59.3 in.)*4
Gross vehicle mass*51840 kg (4057 lb.)
1815 kg (4002 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacity
Front 1020 kg (2249 lb.)
Rear 1010 kg (2227 lb.)
Drawbar load*655 kg (121 lb.)
Towing capacity*6385 kg (848 lb.)

590Alphabetical index
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 440
Function ................................ 440
Initializing .............................. 440
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 440
Registering ID codes............. 441
Tire pressure warning reset
switch.................................. 441
Warning light ......................... 494
Tires .......................................... 439
Chains ................................... 315
Checking ............................... 439
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................. 519
If you have a flat tire...... 507, 519
Inflation pressure .................. 560
Replacing .............................. 507
Rotating tires ......................... 439
Size ....................................... 560
Snow tires ............................. 316
Spare tire .............................. 507
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 440
Warning light ......................... 494
Tools ................................. 508, 521
Top strap .................................... 66
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 484
Towing capacity .................... 552
Towing eyelet ........................ 487
Trailer towing ........................ 201
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 284
Toyota Safety Sense ............... 246
Automatic High Beam ........... 270
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 265
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) .............. ................. 252
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 274
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ........................ 75
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 305
Traction motor
(electric motor) ........................ 71
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission ........................... 219
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 305
Trip meters ............................... 108
Turn signal lights..................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Turn signal lever ................... 227
Wattage ................................ 563
USB port*................................. 320
Vanity lights ............................. 391
Wattage ................................ 563
Vanity mirrors .......................... 405
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 553
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 305
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 305
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