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However, all information must be confirmed with your Toyota dealer at the time of ordering, as specifications and details will changeover time.  \nTo the extent permitted by law, Toyota Australia will not be liable for any damage, loss or expense incurred as a result of reliance on the information and images contained in this material.  \nThis publication is distributed nationally (other than in Western Australia) by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited.  \nMaterial distributed in Western Australia by or on behalf of Prestige Motors Pty Ltd (for vehicles) and by Eastpoint Pty Ltd (for parts / accessories) . Toyota Australia make no warranties regarding ( and will not be liable for) the accuracy of materials distributed in Western Australia.  \nTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED  \nA. B. N 64 009 686 097  \n© 2011 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED  \nAll rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited, 155 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria.  \nTOYOTA Towing Guide.indd  \n2  \n17/08/2011  \n8:51:59 AM  \nContents  \nFOREWORD .........................................................................1  \nDEFINITIONS .......................................................................1  \nLOADING ............................................................................ 2  \nWeights ............................................................................................................... 2  \nTow ball Downloads ................................................................................... 3  \nTrailer Loading .............................................................................................. 4  \nCaravan Loading ..................................................................................... 4  \nVEHICLE & TRAILER COUPLING ........................................ 5  \nHitches ................................................................................................................ 5  \nLoad Distribution Hitches (LDH) ............................................................. 7  \nOPERATION of VEHICLES & TRAILERS COUPLED TOGETHER.......................................................................... 8  \nStability .............................................................................................................. 8  \nADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................ 9  \nWarranty Limitations ................................................................................ 9  \nTowing Capacities ........................................................................................ 9  \nRegulations ...................................................................................................... 9  \nTrailer Lights ................................................................................................... 9  \nTrailer Brakes ................................................................................................. 9  \nSway Control Device .................................................................................... 9  \nTrailer Towing Tips ..................................................................................... 9  \nSafety Chains ................................................................................................ 10  \nBefore Towing .............................................................................................. 10  \nTow Bar Tongue .......................................................................................... 10  \nTow Bar Modification ................................................................................ 11  \nMaintenance ................................................","cbCaitrJlTqccBhn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitrJlTqccBhn","pdf",808850,16,"English","# Foreword\n# Definitions\n# Loading\n## Weights\n## Tow ball Downloads\n## Trailer Loading\n## Caravan Loading\n# Vehicle & Trailer Coupling\n## Hitches\n## Load Distribution Hitches (LDH)\n# Operation of Vehicles & Trailers Coupled Together\n## Stability\n# Additional Important Information\n## Warranty Limitations\n## Towing Capacities\n## Regulations\n## Trailer Lights\n## Trailer Brakes\n## Sway Control Device\n## Trailer Towing Tips\n## Safety Chains\n## Before Towing\n## Tow Bar Tongue\n## Tow Bar Modification\n## Maintenance","[{\"question\":\"What is the scope of this Toyota towing guide?\",\"answer\":\"It serves as a general guide for single or tandem trailers or caravans under 3.5 tonne, using a rigid drawbar with a ball type coupling. 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