height TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Installing the rear h ead restraints (Double Cab models only)
■ When installed the rear outboard h ead restraints to opposite direction
(Double Cab models only)
While pressing in the screwdriver, pull up the head restraint.
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the front center seat (Ben ch type seat) and rear center seat
head restraints (Double Cab models)
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Push a flathead screwdriver into the slot.
The slot is located on the left side of the
right head restraint anchor.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

64 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu-
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision or a vehicle rollover.
The pretensioner may not acti-
vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.
■Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
Up
Move the height adjuster up as
needed until you hear a click.
Down
Push the lock release button
and slide the height adjuster
down.
■Center seat belt of the bench seat
Make sure the shoulder belt
pass through the guide when
using the center seat belt.

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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (type B)
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and automatical ly reduces the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned on.

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When driving
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.

232 2-5. Driving information
Trailer Tongue Weight● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%. (Tongue we ight /Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front
axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the
front fender height above th e front axle before connection.
Adjust weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is
returned to the same height as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight
can be measured with platform scales found at a highway
weighing station, building supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Release the parking brake (and also the brake pedal on vehi-
cles with an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back
away from the wheel blocks.
Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
■ Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 564)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trai\
ler.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions2WD models except PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
4WD models and PreRunner (except Regular Cab models)
*: Unladen vehicle
Cab typeRegular Cab
Access Cab
Double CabExcept
X-RunnerX-Runner
Overall length 190.4 in.
(4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 72.2 in. (1835 mm) 74.0 in.
(1880 mm) 74.6 in.
(1895 mm)
Overall height* 65.8 in.
(1670 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm) 65.6 in.
(1665 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in.
(2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread
61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Rear tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Cab typeRegular CabAccess Cab
Overall length 190.4 in. (4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height* 69.9 in. (1775 mm) 70.3 in. (1785 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in. (2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread63.4 in. (1610 mm)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight
2WD models except PreRunner
*: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight. Contact your
Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Cab typeDouble Cab
With short deckWith long deck
Overall length 208.1 in. (5285 mm) 221.3 in. (5620 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height* 70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase 127.4 in. (3235 mm) 140.6 in. (3570 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread63.4 in. (1610 mm)
Cab typeEngineDeck type
Vehicle capacity
weight (Occupant + luggage)
*
Regular Cab2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
Long deck
1150 lb. (520 kg)
Access Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine1050 lb. (475 kg)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine850 lb. (385 kg)
Double Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine950 lb. (430 kg)

574 6-1. Specifications
Tire size■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■ Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter