TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS AND CAMPER INFORMATION
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and camper
information
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners392
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Camper information 392
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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 ei-
ther call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll
−free at 1 −800 −424 −9393 (or
366 −0123 in Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hot-
line.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.
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners Camper information—

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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)
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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.
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.)
—Center of gravity location —Cargo weight rating and
proper matching

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Access cab models2 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.)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.

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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 266 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.) GVWR
Twowheel drive models except PreRun-
ner
Regular 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.
—Gross axle and vehicle
weight ratings

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Publication No. OM35862U
Part No. 01999-35862
Printed in Japan 01−0503 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 147 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If you cannot increase engine speed 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1GR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is
recommended.
2TR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
See page 253 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 344 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 350 through 358.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 387.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

2005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for TOYOTA TACOMA may
be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the
Material Distribution Center. To purchase the
repair manual, please contact your Toyota deal-
er or call the Material Distribution Center toll
free at 18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

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Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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