four wheel drive TOYOTA TACOMA 2002 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Low level Full levelTy p e A
Ty p e B
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. 1. To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the f iller cap handtight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): 2RZFE and 3RZFE engines 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
5VZFE engine Twowheel drive models
except Pre Runner 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
Fourwheel drive models
and Pre Runner 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
 Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
Engine oil selection
Use API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”,
SL “EnergyConserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for your
vehicle, for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
Checking the engine oil level

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FOURWHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNERmm (in.)
Regular cab modelsXtracab modelsDouble cab models
Overall length4685 (184.4)5155 (203.0)5155 (203.0)
Overall width1690 (66.5)∗
1
1785 (70.3)∗21690 (66.5)∗1
1785 (70.3)∗21785 (70.3)
Overall height∗41720 (67.7)∗1
1750 (68.9)∗21715 (67.5)∗1
1745 (68.7)∗2
1715 (67.5)∗1
1745 (68.7)∗2
1780 (70.1)∗1, 3
1810 (71.3)∗2, 3
Wheelbase2625 (103.3)3095 (121.9)3095 (121.9)
Front tread1460 (57.5)∗1
1500 (59.1)∗21460 (57.5)∗1
1500 (59.1)∗21460 (57.5)∗1
1500 (59.1)∗2
Rear tread1455 (57.3)∗1
1495 (58.9)∗21455 (57.3)∗1
1495 (58.9)∗21455 (57.3)∗1
1495 (58.9)∗2
∗1: With P225/75R15 tires∗2: With P265/70R16 tires∗3: With roof rails∗4: Unladen vehicle

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Without offroad packagekg (lb.)
Twowheel drive models
2RZFE engine
Regular cabManual transmission680 (1500)
Automatic transmission671 (1480)
XtracabManual transmission703 (1550)
Automatic transmission694 (1530)
5VZFE engineXtracabManual transmission623 (1375)
Fourwheel drive models
3RZFE engine
Regular cabManual transmission821 (1810)
Automatic transmission807 (1780)
XtracabManual transmission739 (1630)
Automatic transmission725 (1600)
5VZFE engineXtracabManual transmission718 (1585)
Automatic transmission707 (1560)
Double cabAutomatic transmission632 (1395)
Pre Runner
3RZFE engine
Regular cabAutomatic transmission909 (2005)
XtracabAutomatic transmission830 (1830)
Double cabAutomatic transmission757 (1670)
5VZFE engineXtracabAutomatic transmission791 (1745)
Double cabAutomatic transmission737 (1625)
Payload∗

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With offroad packagekg (lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
3RZFE engineXtracabManual transmission716 (1580)
5VZFE engineXtracabManual transmission696 (1535)
Automatic transmission684 (1510)
Double cabAutomatic transmission603 (1330)
Pre Runner
3RZFE engineXtracabAutomatic transmission814 (1795)
Double cabAutomatic transmission734 (1620)
5VZFE engineXtracabAutomatic transmission768 (1695)
Double cabAutomatic transmission707 (1560)
∗: Occupants + luggage

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Model:2RZFE, 3RZFE and 5VZFE
Type:
2RZFE and 3RZFE engines4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZFE engine 6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZFE engine95.0 86.0 (3.74 3.39)
3RZFE engine 95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
5VZFE engine 93.5 82.0 (3.68 3.23)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2RZFE engine 2438 (148.8)
3RZFE engine 2694 (164.3)
5VZFE engine 3378 (206.1) Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner60 (16.0, 13.3)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre
Runner 70 (18.5, 15.4) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2RZFE and 3RZFE enginesIntake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
5VZFE engine Intake 0.13—0.23 (0.006—0.009)
Exhaust 0.27—0.37 (0.011—0.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZFE and 3RZFE enginesDENSO K16RU11
NGK BKR5EYA11
5VZFE engine DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Engine FuelService specifications

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Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT3373F (used belt), lbf:2RZFE and 3RZFE enginesGenerator belt 115  20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
15
5VZFE engineGenerator belt 100  20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
15
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZFE engineWith filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZFE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre
Runner
3RZFE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZFE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade: API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”, SL
“EnergyConserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Twowheel drive models except Pre
RunnerWith manual transmission2RZFE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZFE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZFE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)

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Fourwheel drive models and Pre
RunnerWith manual transmission3RZFE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZFE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZFE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZFE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 °C (68 °F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZFE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZFE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZFE engineTwowheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Fourwheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL4 or GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Twowheel drive models except Pre
RunnerUp to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DII or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL4 or GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W90

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DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZFE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZFE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre
Runner
Front (except Pre Runner) 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear Short wheel baseWith rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock sys-
tem 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock sys-
tem 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL5 Recommended oil viscosity:
Front SAE 75W90
Rear Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings: Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No.2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base
chassis grease, NLGI No.1
Propeller shafts: SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenumdisulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with a pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
when the engine is stopped and after de-
press the brake pedal several times, mm
(in.):
105 (4.1)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 12—18 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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Engine compartment (with daytime run-
ning light system)
7. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (low beam)
8. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence plate
lights
9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
10. FOG 15 A: No circuit
11. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, interior
light, clock, personal lights, door cour-
tesy light, day time running light sys-
tem, gauges and meters
12. OBD 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys-
tem
Instrument panel
13. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
14. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
15. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
16. ECUIG 15 A: Cruise control system,
antilock brake system, automatic
transmission shift lock system, SRS
airbag system
17. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
18. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer 19. 4WD 20 A:
A.D.D. control system,
fourwheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
20. ACC 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock,
power rear view mirrors, backup
lights, automatic transmission shift lock
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, car audio system
21. GAUGE 10 A: Day time running light
system, backup lights, cruise control
system, rear differential lock system,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, starting system,
charging system, air conditioning sys-
tem
22. IGN 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
23. ECUB 7.5 A: SRS warning light, air
conditioning system
24. HORNHAZ 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
25. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,
starting system

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B
A
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo
weight rating
Twowheel drive models
except Pre Runner mm (in.)
AB
Regular cab
models1397
(55.0)965
(38.0)
Xtracab models 2RZFE engine
5VZFE engine
1372
(54.0) 1397
(55.0)927
(36.5) 927
(36.5)
Fourwheel 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
Twowheel 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.)
—Center of gravity location —Cargo weight rating and
proper matching