four wheel drive TOYOTA TACOMA 2003 (in English) Service Manual

’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
3042003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
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
Twowheel drive models
except Pre RunnerFront 1000 kg (2200 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
and Pre Runner Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.) GVWR
Twowheel drive models
except Pre Runner
Regular cab models 1920 kg (4250 lb.)
Xtracab models
2040 kg (4500 lb.)
Fourwheel 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

'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
Publication No. OM35800U
Part No. 01999-35800
Printed in Japan 01±0209±00
(U)
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 119 . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your engine stalls while driving 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you cannot increase the engine speed 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\


If your vehicle needs to be towed 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break±in period 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 193 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two±wheel drive models except Pre Runner60 L (16.0 gal., 13.3 lmp. gal.)
Four±wheel drive models and Pre Runner
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 267 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 271 through 276.
Tire pressure: See page 296.
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