4WD TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 (in English) Owner's Guide

550 6-1. Specifications
PreRunner
*: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increasesvehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight. Contact your
Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
4WD models
*: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increasesvehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight. Contact your
Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Cab typeEngineDeck type
Vehicle capacity
weight (Occupant + luggage)
*
Access Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
Long deck 1300 lb. (585 kg)4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine
1250 lb. (565 kg)
Double Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine 1300 lb. (585 kg)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engineShort deck
1150 lb. (520 kg)
Long deck
Cab typeEngineDeck type
Vehicle capacity
weight (Occupant + luggage)
*
Regular Cab2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
Long deck 1300 lb. (585 kg)
Access Cab2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine 1200 lb. (540 kg)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine 1150 lb. (520 kg)
Double Cab
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engineShort deck 1050 lb. (475 kg)
Long deck

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
Regular Cab models
Access Cab models
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemTWR
TRN220L-TRMDKA
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
2WD 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
TRN220L-TRPDKA
TRN240L-TRMDKA
4WD
TRN240L-TRPDKA
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemTWR
TRN225L-CRMDKA
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
2WD
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
TRN225L-CRPDKA
TRN245L-CRMDKA
4WD
TRN245L-CRPDKA
TRN265L-CRPDKA
2WD
GRN225L-CRFDKA
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE)
engine 3300 lb. (1495 kg)
GRN245L-CRADKA4WD 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN245L-CRFDKA
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN265L-CRADKA2WD3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3

552 6-1. Specifications
Double Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 553)
*2: Without towing package
*3: With towing package
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemTWR
TRN225L-PRPDKA
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine2WD 3400 lb. (1540 kg)
TRN265L-PRPDKA 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
GRN245L-PRADKA
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE)
engine
4WD 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN245L-PRFDKA
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN250L-PRADKA3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6400 lb. (2900 kg)*3
GRN265L-PRADKA
2WD3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN270L-PRADKA
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3

556 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
*)
Without filter
With filter 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp.qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
2WD models except PreRunner:
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner:
5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp.qt.)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
2WD models except PreRunner:
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner:
5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp.qt.)

560 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*:Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity *Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

562 6-1. Specifications
Manual transmission
Clutch
Transfer (4WD models)
Gear oil capacity (Reference)2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine 2WD models
2.7 qt. (2.6 L, 2.3 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp.qt.)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Oil capacity1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.9 lbf (200 N, 20.4kgf).
Chassis lubrication (4WD mode ls and PreRunner with 2.7L
4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine only)
Pedal clearance *1
2WD models except
PreRunner
PreRunner
4WD models 4.3 in. (110 mm)
4.2 in. (106 mm)
Without off-road package
4.2 in. (106 mm)
With off-road package
3.4 in. (88 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2
(pedal type)7 — 10 clicks
Parking brake lever travel *3
(lever type)7 — 10 clicks
Fluid type
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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For owners
Cargo weight rating and proper matchingWhen 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 additional camper equipment not included in the
manufacturer’s camper weight figu re, 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 within the truck’s rec-
ommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of grav-
ity location zone
■ Cargo weight rating
Regular Cab models
3 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD: 700 lb. (317 kg)
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
3 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 850 lb. (385 kg)
CAUTION
■Loading precaution
If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be overloaded.

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Access Cab models
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner:750 lb. (340 kg)
4 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 450 lb. (204 kg)
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, PreRunner: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
4 people, 2TR-FE engine, PreRunner: 700 lb. (317 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 950 lb. (430 kg)
4 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 650 lb. (294 kg)
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 900 lb. (408 kg)
4 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 600 lb. (272 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 850 lb. (385 kg)
4 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 550 lb. (249 kg)
Double Cab models with short deck
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 650 lb. (294 kg)
5 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner: 200 lb. (90 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 850 lb. (385 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 400 lb. (181 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 750 lb. (340 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 300 lb. (136 kg)
Double Cab models with long deck
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 850 lb. (385 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 400 lb. (181 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 750 lb. (340 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 300 lb. (136 kg)
CAUTION
■Overloading
Be careful — overloading can cause dangerous braking and handling
problems, and can damage your vehicle and its tires.

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■GAWR
■ GVWR
2WD models except PreRunner
GAWR
Front Rear
2WD models
except PreRun-
ner 2380 lb. (1075 kg) 2650 lb. (1200 kg)
4WD models and
PreRunner 2755 lb. (1245 kg) Regular Cab models
3000 lb. (1360 kg)
Access Cab and
Double Cab models
3110 lb. (1410 kg)
Cab type GVWR
Regular Cab 4650 lb. (2105 kg)
Access Cab Vehicles with 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
4900 lb. (2220 kg)
Vehicles with 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
4700 lb. (2130 kg)
Double Cab 4900 lb. (2220 kg)