Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, twr (trailer weight rating) and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
Seating capacity: 7 or 8 occupants (front 2, rear 5 or 6)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 Kg) per person.
Twr (trailer weight rating):
Twr means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
 Warning
Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. |
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight)
When 2 people with the combined weight of a lb. (Kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle c ...
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
For y ...
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Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Warning
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or
rising from
your seat.
Notice
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not h ...