TOYOTA TACOMA 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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LS80001
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
2. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
3. TOWING TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
4. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti− lock brake system, shift lock
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, towing converter
5. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
LS80002
Instrument panel
6. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
7. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
8. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery
9. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
10. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, meter and gauge
11. RADIO NO.2 30 A: Audio system
12. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam) 13. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A:
Left−hand head-
light (low beam), front fog lights
14. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
15. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam), meter and gauge
16. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
17. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
18. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. HORN 10 A: Horn
20. A/F HEATER 15 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
21. ECUB 7.5 A: Wireless remote control
system, air c onditioning system, multi-
plex communication system, engine im-
mobilizer system, meter and gauge,
clock, front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
22. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal
lights
23. RADIO NO.1 10 A: Audio system
Fuses

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24. STA 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, meter and
gauge, clutch start cancel switch
25. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system,
anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system,
SRS airbag system, front passenger
occupant classification system
26. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge,
emergency flashers, front passenger ’s
seat belt warning system
27. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, front fog lights, instru-
ment panel light control, illuminations
28. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock system, outside
rear view mirrors, audio system, power
outlets
29. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
30. DR LCK 20 A: Door lock system 31. IG1 NO.2 10 A:
Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
stop lights, charging system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condition-
ing system, instrument panel light con-
trol, clutch start cancel switch, rear
differential lock system, power outlets,
tire pressure warning system
32. IG1 10 A: Back−up lights, air condition-
ing system, passenger airbag manual
on− off switch, shift lock system
33. P RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (right side)
34. P FR P/W 20 A: Front passenger ’s
power window
35. WSH 10 A: Wipers and washer
36. D RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (left side)
37. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive system,
rear differential lock system
38. WIP 30 A: Wipers and washer
Fuses (type B)
39. J/B 50 A: “TAIL”, “AC SKT”, “DR LCK”,
“D FR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “P FR P/W”,
“P RR P/W”
40. AM1 50 A: “ACC”, “IG1”, “IG1 NO.2”,
“WIP”, “WSH”, “4WD”, “STA” 41. HEATER 50 A:
“A/C”, air conditioning
system
42. ABS NO.1 50 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
43. AM2 30 A: “IGN”, “GAUGE”, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
44. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
45. ABS NO.2 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
46. D FR P/W 30 A: Power windows
Fuses (type C)
47. AC SKT 100 A: Cigarette lighter, pow-
er outlets
Fuses (type D)
48. ALT 120 A (without towing package)/ 140 A (with towing package): “AM1”,
“

AC SKT”, “HEATER”, “FR FOG”,
“STOP”, “OBD”, “J/B”, “TOWING TAIL”,
“TOWING BRK”, “BATT CHG”

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FOR OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners414
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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 414
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Camper information 416
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SECTION 9

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form 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 com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, 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., Washing-
ton, DC 20590. You can also ob-
tain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.saf-
ercar.gov .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 de-
tailed seat belt instructions in English.
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in
French)—

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This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulation issued by the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion 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 an-
swer any questions you may have as you
read this information.
LS90001
Rear end of
truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of gravi-
ty for cargo weight rating
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone. mm (in.)
AB
Regular cab
models1267
(49.9)917
(36.1)
Access cab models
Except X −Runner
X −Runner
∗
1267
(49.9)
—917
(36.1)
—
Double cab models With short deck
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 over-
loaded.
Camper information— —Center of gravity location

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LS90003a
Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of
gravity location zone
Cargo weight rating
Regular cab models 2 people, 2TRFE engine, 2WD except
PreRunner 430 kg (950 lb.)
3 people, 2TRFE engine, 2WD except
PreRunner 362 kg (800 lb.)
2 people, 2TRFE engine, PreRunner 453 kg (1000 lb.)
3 people, 2TRFE engine, PreRunner 385 kg (850 lb.)
2 people, 2TRFE engine, 4WD 453 kg (1000 lb.)
3 people, 2TRFE engine, 4WD 385 kg (850 lb.)Access cab models
2 people, 2TRFE engine, 2WD except
PreRunner 430 kg (950 lb.)
4 people, 2TRFE engine, 2WD except
PreRunner 294 kg (650 lb.)
2 people, 2TRFE engine, PreRunner 453 kg (1000 lb.)
4 people, 2TRFE engine, PreRunner 317 kg (700 lb.)
2 people, 1GRFE engine, PreRunner 453 kg (1000 lb.)
4 people, 1GRFE engine, PreRunner 317 kg (700 lb.)
2 people, 2TRFE engine, 4WD 453 kg (1000 lb.)
4 people, 2TRFE engine, 4WD 317 kg (700 lb.)
2 people, 1GRFE engine, 4WD 410 kg (905 lb.)
4 people, 1GRFE engine, 4WD 274 kg (605 lb.)
Double cab models with short deck 2 people, 1GRFE engine, PreRunner 453 kg (1000 lb.)
5 people, 1GRFE engine, PreRunner 249 kg (550 lb.) 2 people, 1GRFE engine, 4WD
408 kg (900 lb.)
5 people, 1GRFE engine, 4WD 204 kg (450 lb.)
Double cab models with long deck
2 people, 1GRFE engine, PreRunner 453 kg (1000 lb.)
5 people, 1GRFE engine, PreRunner 249 kg (550 lb.)
2 people, 1GRFE engine, 4WD 385 kg (850 lb.)
5 people, 1GRFE engine, 4WD 181 kg (400 lb.)
—Cargo weight rating and
proper matching

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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 addi-
tional 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 with-
in the truck’s recommended center of
gravity zone when installed.
CAUTION
Be careful—overloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling prob-
lems, and can damage your vehicle
and its tires.
LS90005
Gross axle weight rating
Front GAWR Rear GAWR
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 de-
termine 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.
LS90007
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR
GAWR
Twowheel drive models except PreRun-
nerFront 1079 kg (2380 lb.)
Rear 1217 kg (2685 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and PreRunner Front 1249 kg (2755 lb.)
Rear 1410 kg (3110 lb.)
—Gross axle and vehicle
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GVWR
Twowheel drive models except PreRun-
nerRegular cab models 2063 kg (4550 lb.)
Access cab models 2TRFE engine 2199 kg (4850 lb.)
1GRFE 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.)
Fourwheel 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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