weight TOYOTA TACOMA 2001 (in English) User Guide

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Replacing wheels
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
Aluminum wheel precautions
When installing aluminum w
heels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions280
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Cargo weight rating 282
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Engine 282
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Fuel 283
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Service specifications 283
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Tires 287
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Fuses 287
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SECTION 8

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Cargo weight ratingEngine
Model:
2RZ−FE, 3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FE
Type:
2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ−FE engine 6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZ−FE engine95.0 86.0(3.74 3.39)
3RZ−FE engine 95.0 95.0(3.74 3.74)
5VZ−FE engine 93.5 82.0(3.68 3.23)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2RZ−FE engine 2438(148.8)
3RZ−FE engine 2694(164.3)
5VZ−FE engine 3378(206.1)
Regular cab models Xtra−cab models
∗ 1: With 1 occupant∗2: With 3 occupants∗3: With 5 occupants
Two−wheel drive
models except
Pre Runner
Four−wheel drive
models
Pre Runner
Double cab models
460(1020)
∗ 1
375(830)∗2
500(1100)∗1
460(1020)∗2
500(1100)∗1
480(1060)∗2
410(900)∗1
350(770)∗2
250(550)∗3
500(1100)∗1
370(825)∗2
235(525)∗3
500(1100)∗1
450(1000)∗2
335(745)∗3
440(970)∗1
300(670)∗2
165(365)∗3
450(1000)∗1
380(845)∗2
265(590)∗3
kg (lb.)

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Center of gravity location
B
A
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo
weight rating
Two−wheel drive models
except Pre Runner mm (in.)
AB
Regular cab
models1397
(55.0)965
(38.0)
Xtra−cab models 2RZ−FE engine
5VZ−FE engine
1372
(54.0) 1397
(55.0)927
(36.5) 927
(36.5)
Four−wheel drive models
and Pre Runner mm (in.)
A
B
1257
(49.5)901
(35.5)
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone.
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 center of gravity
Recommended center of
gravity location zone
Cargo weight rating
Two−wheel drive models
except Pre Runner Regular cab models with full options’
weight of 90 kg (205 lb.) With 2 occupants 430 kg (950 lb.)
With 3 occupants 375 kg (830 lb.)
Cargo weight rating and
proper matching

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Xtra−cab models with full options’
weight of 85 kg (195 lb.)With 2 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 365 kg (815 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 350 kg (770 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and 2 occupants in the rear
seats 250 kg (550 lb.)
Four−wheel drive models
and Pre Runner Regular cab models with full options’
weight of 120 kg (265 lb.)
With 2 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants 465 kg (1025 lb.) Xtra−cab models with full options’
weight of 125 kg (280 lb.)
Vehicles with off road package
With 2 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 340 kg (750 lb.)
With 2 occupants in the front
seats and 2 occupants in the rear
seats 135 kg (300 lb.)
Vehicles without off road package With 2 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 440 kg (975 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 370 kg (825 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and 2 occupants in the rear
seats 235 kg (525 lb.) 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 carefuloverloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling prob-
lems, and can damage your vehicle
and its tires.

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Gross axle weight ratingFront 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"
in Section 2 for the Certification Label
location. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR
GAWR
Two−wheel drive models
except Pre RunnerFront 1000 kg (2200 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)
Four−wheel drive models
and Pre Runner Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.) GVWR
Two−wheel drive models
except Pre Runner
Regular cab models 1920 kg (4250 lb.)
Xtra−cab models
2040 kg (4500 lb.)
Four−wheel drive models
and Pre Runner 2315 kg (5100 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, move or
remove items to bring all weights below
the ratings.
Gross axle and vehicle
weight ratings