TOYOTA 2011 Yaris Hatchback User Manual

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2-5. Driving information

Towing a trailer

Consult your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.

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Trailer tongue load

The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue
load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the
maximum 70 lb. (32 kg) (Tongue load / Total trailer weight

× 100

= 9 to 11%)

The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Total trailer weight

Tongue load

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