SECTION

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FOR OWNERS

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

Camper information

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Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor

Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll − free:

1 − 800 − 331 − 4331).

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However,

NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor

Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll − free at 1 − 888 − 327 − 4236 (TTY:

1 − 800 − 424 − 9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov

; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200

New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

.

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French)—

The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.

See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English.

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Camper information—

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of

Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on truck − camper loading. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

—Center of gravity location

Recommended location for cargo center of gravity for cargo weight rating

LS90001

Rear end of truck bed

The figures given in the illustration indicate the recommended center of gravity zone.

mm (in.)

Regular cab models

Access cab models

Except X − Runner

A

1267

(49.9)

B

917

(36.1)

X − Runner ∗

Double cab models

With short deck

1267

(49.9)

—

917

(36.1)

—

With long deck

1157

(45.6)

911

(35.9)

807

(31.8)

706

(27.8)

∗ : Truck − campers cannot be used with the X − Runner since it is not designed for them.

CAUTION

If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far forward, the front axle may be overloaded.

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—Cargo weight rating and proper matching

Camper center of gravity

LS90003a

Recommended center of gravity location zone

Cargo weight rating

Regular cab models

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except

PreRunner

430 kg (950 lb.)

3 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except

PreRunner

362 kg (800 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

3 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

385 kg (850 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

453 kg (1000 lb.)

3 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

385 kg (850 lb.)

Access cab models

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except

PreRunner

430 kg (950 lb.)

4 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except

PreRunner

294 kg (650 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

4 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

317 kg (700 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

4 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

317 kg (700 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

453 kg (1000 lb.)

4 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

317 kg (700 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

410 kg (905 lb.)

4 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

274 kg (605 lb.)

Double cab models with short deck

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

408 kg (900 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

204 kg (450 lb.)

Double cab models with long deck

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

249 kg (550 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

385 kg (850 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

181 kg (400 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

249 kg (550 lb.)

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When the truck is used to carry a slide − in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper.

The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s center of gravity should fall within the truck’s recommended center of gravity zone when installed.

CAUTION

Be careful—overloading can cause dangerous braking and handling problems, and can damage your vehicle and its tires.

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—Gross axle and vehicle weight ratings

Gross axle weight rating

LS90005

Gross vehicle weight rating

LS90007

Front GAWR Rear GAWR

Not exceed GVWR

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross

Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label which is located on the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification”

on page 284 in Section 2 for the Certifica-

tion Label location. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

GAWR

Two−wheel drive models except PreRunner

Front

Rear

1079 kg (2380 lb.)

1217 kg (2685 lb.)

Four−wheel drive models and PreRunner

Front 1249 kg (2755 lb.)

Rear 1410 kg (3110 lb.)

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GVWR

Two−wheel drive models except PreRunner

Regular cab models

2063 kg (4550 lb.)

Access cab models

2TR−FE engine

2199 kg (4850 lb.)

1GR−FE engine

2086 kg (4600 lb.)

PreRunner

Regular cab models

2268 kg (5000 lb.)

Access cab models

2381 kg (5250 lb.)

Double cab models

2426 kg (5350 lb.)

Four−wheel drive models

Regular cab models

2313 kg (5100 lb.)

Access cab models

2426 kg (5350 lb.)

Double cab models

2472 kg (5450 lb.)

If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

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Quick index

D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on

D If your vehicle will not start

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D If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D If you cannot increase engine speed

D If your vehicle overheats

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D If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D Tips for driving during break–in period

D How to start the engine

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D General maintenance

D Complete index

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Gas station information

Fuel type:

UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

See page 271 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.

See page 371 for detailed information.

Tire information:

See pages 376 through 385.

Tire inflation pressure:

See page 410.

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Publication No. OM35898U

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You should know as much about the quality and importance of proper maintenance of your new vehicle as the people who built it.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance.

The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis, body, electrical system, and more, are clearly explained and illustrated.

Periodic maintenance and tune−up

Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to prevent small problems from growing into larger ones later on. The repair manual outlines exactly what maintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step−by−step.

Areas covered include such things as spark plug replacement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter replacement.

Where to obtain the

Repair Manual

The repair manual for TOYOTA TACOMA may be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the

Material Distribution Center. To purchase the repair manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or call the Material Distribution Center toll− free at 1−800−622−2033.

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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP

Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.

Toyota belts are:

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Comfortable

D

Easy to use

D

Convenient

We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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