towing capacity TOYOTA TACOMA 2003 Owners Manual (in English)

’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2142003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
CAUTION
The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.Twowheel drive models except
Pre Runner2RZFE and 5VZFE engines 1587 kg (3500 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre
Runner 3RZFE engine
1587 kg (3500 lb.)
5VZFE engine Without towing package
∗
1587 kg (3500 lb.)
With towing package∗
2721 kg (6000 lb.)
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
combination of the gross trailer
weight added to the total weight of
the vehicle, occupants and vehicle
cargo must never exceed a total of
the following.
Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner 2RZFE engine 3035 kg (6700 lb.)
5VZFE engine 3080 kg (6800 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre
Runner 3RZFE engine 3355 kg (7400 lb.)
5VZFE engine Without towing package
∗
3401 kg (7500 lb.)
With towing package∗
4535 kg (10000 lb.)
Exceeding the maximum weight of
the trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-
hicle and trailer combination, can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.
∗: To distinguish towing package, refer to
the following illustration.
GreenWith towing package
OrangeWithout towing package
How to distinguish towing package
Engine compartment
Cooling fan
Front of vehicle