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2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner)
Off-road vehicle feature
● Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity
than ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes
this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, it has a signif-
icantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
● An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.
● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary
passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under of f-road conditions. Therefore, sharp
turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover.
This vehicle has higher ground cl earance and narrower tread in rela-
tion to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off-road applications.

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For owners
Camper information
Center of gravity locationThe figures given in the illustration indicate the recommended center
of gravity zone. Recommended location for
cargo center of gravity for
cargo weight rating
Rear end of truck bed
*: Truck-campers cannot be used with the X-Runner since it is not
designed for them.
This information has been prepared in accordance with regula-
tion issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchas-
ers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with infor-
mation on truck-camper loading. Your Toyota dealer will help
answer any questions you may have as you read this informa-
tion.
Regular Cab models 49.9 in. (1267 mm) 36.1 in. (917 mm)
Access Cab models Except X-Runner
X-Runner
*49.9 in. (1267 mm) — 36.1 in. (917 mm)
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Double Cab models With short deck
With long deck 45.6 in. (1157 mm)
35.9 in. (911 mm) 31.8 in. (807 mm)
27.8 in. (706 mm)