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Trailer towing
2ZR-FXE  engine  for  Guadeloupe,  Martinique,  F.  Guiana  and 
Svalbard
Toyota  does  not  recommend 
towing a trailer with your vehi- 
cle. 
Toyota  also  does  not  recom- 
mend  the  installation of a  tow 
hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier  for  a  wheelchair, 
scooter,  bicycle,  etc.  Your 
vehicle  is  not  designed  for
trailer towing or for the use of
tow hitch mounted carriers.
Except for 2ZR-FXE engine for Guadeloupe, Martinique, F. Guiana 
and Svalbard
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 safet y 
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  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details before t owing, 
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries. 

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Driving
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◆Weight limits 
Check  the  allowable  towing  capacity,  GVM  (Gross  Vehicle  Mass), 
MPAC  (Maximum  Permissible  Axle  Capacity),  and  permissible 
drawbar load before towing. ( P. 766)
◆Towing hitch/bracket 
Toyota  recommends  the  use  of  the  Toyota  hitch/bracket  for  your 
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable qua lity 
may also be used. 
For  vehicles  where  the  towing  device  blocks  any  of  the  lights  o r 
license plate, the following shall be observed: 
● Do  not  use  towing  devices  that  cannot  be  easily  removed  or 
repositioned. 
● Towing  devices  must  be  removed  or  repositioned  when  not  in 
use.
■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. 766) 
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  t han  25  kg 
(55.1  lb.)  or  4%  of  the  towing  capacity.  Do  not  let  the  drawbar   load 
exceed the indicated weight. ( P. 766)
Important points regarding trailer loads 

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■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  ve hicle 
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 maximum  per- 
missible  rear  axle  capacity  by  15%  or  more.  Exceeding  this  weig ht  is 
dangerous. 
The  values  for  towing  capacity  were  derived  from  testing  conduc ted  at 
sea  level.  Take  note  that  engine  output  and  towing  capacity  wil l  be 
reduced at high altitudes.
Ty pe  AType B
WARNING
■ When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is 
exceeded 
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident caus ing 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. 776) 
● 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. 

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■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. 776) 
● Increase  the  air  pressure  of  the  trailer  tires  in  accordance  with  the  total 
trailer  weight  and  according  to  the  values  recommended  by  the  m anufac- 
turer of your trailer. 
■ Trailer lights 
Please consult at any authorized retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any 
reliable  repairer  when  installing  trailer  lights,  as  incorrect  installation  may 
cause  damage  to  the  vehicle’s  lights.  Please  take  care  to  compl y  with  your 
state’s laws when installing trailer lights. 
■ Break-in schedule 
Toyota  recommends  that  vehicles  fitted  with  new  power  train  com ponents 
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (50 0 miles). 
■ Safety checks before towing 
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball 
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the t railer will add 
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the tot al load exerted 
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 297) 
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure. 
● Supplementary  outside  rear  view  mirrors  should  be  added  to  the vehicle  if 
the  traffic  behind  cannot  be  clearly  seen  with  standard  mirrors . Adjust  the 
extending  arms  of  these  mirrors  on  both  sides  of  the  vehicle  so   that  they 
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind. 
■ Maintenance 
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle c ompared to 
normal driving. 
● Retighten  all  bolts  securing  the  hitching  ball  and  bracket  after  towing  for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles). 

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• When  approaching  an  electric  toll  gate  barrier,  parking  area  b arrier,  or 
other barrier that opens and closes 
• When using an automatic car wash 
• When driving through steam or smoke 
• When  driving  near  an  object  that  reflects  radio  waves,  such  as  a large 
truck or guardrail
• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric p ower plant, 
radar equipped vehicles, etc., or o ther location where strong radio waves 
or electrical noise may be present
• When  there  are  many  things  which  can  reflect  the  radio  waves  o f  the 
radar  in  the  vicinity  (tunnels,  truss  bridges,  gravel  roads,  sn ow  covered 
road that have tracks, etc.)
• For region A: While making a right/left turn, when an oncoming  vehicle or 
a crossing pedestrian has already exited the path of your vehic le 
• For  region A:  While making  a right/left turn, closely in front  of an oncom- 
ing vehicle or a crossing pedestrian 
• For region A: While making a right/left turn, when an oncoming  vehicle or 
a crossing pedestrian stops before entering the path of your ve hicle 
• For region A: While steering in to the direction of oncoming traffic 
• When  driving  through  or  under 
objects that may contact your vehicle,
such as thick grass, tree branches, or 
a banner 
• For region A: While making a right/left 
turn, when an oncoming vehicle turns 
right/left in front of your vehicle 

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WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for LTA system 
In the following situations, use the LTA switch to turn the sys tem off. Failure 
to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious  injury. 
● Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather, 
fallen snow, freezing, etc. 
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road. 
● White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc. 
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction 
work. 
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone. 
● A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped. 
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres- 
sure is low. 
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing 
■ Preventing  LTA  system  malfunctions  and  operations  performed  by 
mistake 
● Do  not  modify  the  headlights  or  place  stickers,  etc.  on  the  surface  of  the 
lights. 
● Do  not  modify  the  suspension  etc.  If  the  suspension  etc.  needs to  be 
replaced,  contact  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  auth orized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a 
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.). 
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 

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■ Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil- 
ity of a collision 
In  some  situations,  such  as  the  following,  the  system  may  opera te  even 
though there is no possibility of a collision. 
● When  driving  toward  a  banner,  flag,  low-hanging  branch  or  boom barrier 
(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parki ng lots) 
● When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road 
● When  driving  on  a  metal  cover  (grating),  such  as  those  used  for  drainage 
ditches 
● When driving up or down a steep slope 
● If  a  sensor  is  hit  by  a  large  amount  of  water,  such  as  when  driving  on  a 
flooded road 
● There  is  dirt,  snow,  water  drops  or  ice  on  a  sensor.  (Cleaning the  sensors 
will resolve this problem.) 
● A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain 
● When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm 
● When  vehicle  horns,  vehicle  detectors,  motorcycle  engines,  air brakes  of 
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other  devices which 
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle 
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load 
● If  the  orientation  of  a  sensor  has  been  changed  due  to  a  collision  or  other 
impact 
● When driving on a narrow road
●When strong winds are blowing 

6777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Tighten  down  the  towing  eyelet 
securely  using  a  wheel  nut 
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: If the vehicle is not equipped with a 
wheel  nut  wrench,  a  wheel  nut
wrench  can  be  purchased  at  any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable
repairer.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to O N mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake. 
Turn automatic mode off. (→P. 325)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  
 P. 317
■While towing 
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes an d steering will not 
function, making steering and braking more difficult. 
■ Wheel nut wrench 
Vehicles without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be pu rchased at 
any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  o r  any  reliable 
repairer.  
Vehicles  with  a  wheel  nut  wrench:  Wheel  nut  wrench  is  installed   in  the  lug- 
gage compartment. ( P. 702, 730)
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